Former Liverpool star John Aldridge has hailed Xherdan Shaqiri as the club’s most impressive summer signing.
The winger was recruited in a cut-price deal by the Reds during the summer transfer window, with Shaqiri penning a long-term contract following a move from relegated Stoke City.
Liverpool were able to secure the signing of Shaqiri for a reported fee of £13 million, fending off other potential suitors in the process.
Writing in his latest column for the Liverpool Echo, Aldridge waxed lyrical about the recent displays from Switzerland international Shaqiri. He said:
When Shaqiri came on against Cardiff City the game changed and we became unpredictable. They seemed to have us boxed off before he came on but then his ingenuity, his experience, his movement and excellent passing changed everything. And what a goal too.
The Swiss winger has put himself in a really good position when he’s played over the last few games he hasn’t dropped below an eight out of 10. He’s been absolutely excellent.
I think Shaqiri at £13million seems to be the best bit of summer transfer business Klopp has done.
Shaqiri netted his first goal in Liverpool’s colours on Saturday afternoon as he slotted home to contribute to his side’s comprehensive 4-1 win against Cardiff City at Anfield.
The former Bayern Munich wide man was signed to provide additional attacking depth to the ranks for Liverpool but has impressed when called upon following his summer arrival.
Shaqiri will hope to continue in a similar vein of form as Liverpool gear up to take on Arsenal this weekend.
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