Xherdan Shaqiri can take up Philippe Coutinho's No 10 role long term, thinks Ian WrightThat’s the belief of Ian Wright - who thinks the Swiss international is “not a million miles away” from Coutinho’s level. But ex-Arsenal and Crystal Palace striker Wright thinks otherwise, suggesting that playing in the hole behind the front line is “perfect” for summer signing Shaqiri. Wright told Premier League Today: “If you’re Xherdan Shaqiri, you’re delighted that Liverpool have come for you when Stoke have just gone down. “You’re not going to turn down Liverpool and you are going to wait your turn, just like we’ve seen with Fabinho. Xherdan Shaqiri scored his first Liverpool goal against Cardiff last weekendXherdan Shaqiri has impressed in his performances for Liverpool so far

Source: Express November 03, 2018 06:45 UTC