Xherdan Shaqiri says he's seeking a 'solution' to lack of Liverpool game time
Xherdan Shaqiri has told a Swiss outlet that he's disapointed with his game time at Liverpool.
The 27-year-old moved from Stoke City to Liverpool in 2018, featuring 24 times in the Premier League last season.
Shaqiri proved a useful substitute as he scored six goals and provided three assists in a campaign where Liverpool only missed out on the title by a point.
But the Switzerland international believes there's nothing super about being a sub.
“I’m disappointed that I did not play any more,” he told Langenthaler Tagblatt (via the Daily Star).
“Nobody likes to sit on the bench.
"It’s clear that I want more time. I have to look at the situation and find a solution.”
Shaqiri has been recovering from injury at the start of this season, but he could well return in time for Liverpool's clash with Southampton.
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However, another player returning from injury is Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who was handed a starting place by Jurgen Klopp in the UEFA Super Cup against Chelsea on Wednesday.
Glenn Hoddle says Oxlade-Chamberlain's return is a huge boost for the Reds.
Even though they’ve not bought anyone, Oxlade-Chamberlain is like having a new player," he said.
“It’s like you’ve just signed a new player and he’s already had a taste of playing for Liverpool and playing for the manager and was playing very well."
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