Xherdan Shaqiri
Liverpool have suffered a blow to their pre-season preparations as Xherdan Shaqiri has returned with an injury.
The Swiss attacker returned to Melwood a couple of days ago and was assessed by the club’s medical team, according to a release.
The club’s release confirmed that Shaqiri had picked up the injury during Switzerland’s Nations League clash with England on 9th June.
Jurgen Klopp spoke about the calf injury, and expected the 27-year-old to be out for a while (h/t LiverpoolFC.com):
“Shaq is still injured from the national team and it will take a while until he is in again.
“He has a tear in his calf, so he will not be involved for a while.”
This will come as bad news ahead of our first pre-season game, which is against Tranmere on 11th July.
Shaqiri didn’t feature a lot in the second half of last season, but still racked up six goals and three assists in the Premier League.
The Reds have already signed Sepp van den Berg this summer but several fans wanted another player to join.
Shaqiri’s injury, coupled with the late return of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino, could see the likes of Harry Wilson, Rhian Brewster and Ryan Kent play more minutes during pre-season.
Some fans were angry over how the injury was not dealt with during Shaq’s break while a few urged the club to make a move soon.
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