Xherdan Shaqiri comments on his Liverpool situation

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Xherdan Shaqiri is struggling for playing time for Liverpool at the moment.

Liverpool winger Xherdan Shaqiri has told Teleclub that he is disappointed not to be getting much playing time at the moment.

However, the 27-year-old former Stoke City star has suggested that he does not plan to leave the Reds in the January transfer window.

The Switzerland international has said that he hopes to help Liverpool win the Premier League title this season.

Shaqiri told Teleclub, as translated by The Liverpool Echo: “It is not easy for me, of course I am a little downbeat.

“You have to be able to handle that and you have to accept it, I was always still in the squad. You cannot ask the coach to play every match.”

The winger added: “I feel very comfortable here. We have a great coach, a great club. There’s a family feel. I hope we can bring the Premier League back to Liverpool after 30 years.”

Stats

Shaqiri has played just 11 minutes in the Premier League and only three minutes in the Champions League for Liverpool so far this season, according to WhoScored.

During the 2018-19 campaign, the winger made 11 starts and 13 substitute appearances in the league for the Reds, scoring three goals and providing three assists in the process, according to WhoScored.

Shaqiri made two starts and two substitute appearances in the Champions League for Jurgen Klopp’s side last season, providing two assists in the process, according to WhoScored.

Important player for Liverpool

Shaqiri may not be starting games for Liverpool at the moment, but the winger will be important for the Reds in the coming weeks and months.

Manager Klopp needs a strong squad to win the league title and compete in the Champions League, and Shaqiri will get his chances this season.