Liverpool vs Everton: Five things we learned as rampant Reds run riot

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 04: Xherdan Shaqiri of Liverpool scores his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Everton FC at Anfield on December 04, 2019 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /

Xherdan Shaqiri can play a role this season

The forward ghosted past defenders as he moved effortlessly from right to left, pointed to where he wanted Mane to play the killer ball and finished the move first time before wheeling away in delightful celebration.

It could have been any number of Salah’s goals over the past three years, but it wasn’t the Egyptian King causing delirium at Anfield but Swiss international Shaqiri. Shaq was starting his first game of the season and it took him less than 20 minutes to get his name on the score sheet as he grabbed the second of the game.

The former Stoke City man made an impact during last December and on the first game in December this year he was at it again. But it wasn’t Manchester United who were on the receiving end of his goals but Everton as Shaqiri once again proved his quality on a big stage.

To be fair to Klopp, nobody has questioned the forward’s ability but rather his suitability to the tactical role the manager needs him to carry out. But on this occasion he was kept on the field for the full 90 minutes, a clear demonstration that Klopp was happy with his contribution.

His one-touch finish showed Shaqiri has the attacking instinct to replace Salah when the time is right while his technical ability ensured the Egyptian was never missed.

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