Jurgen Klopp identifies Xherdan Shaqiri replacement within Liverpool squad

Jurgen Klopp has reportedly identified Harvey Elliott as the replacement for Xherdan Shaqiri, should the Switzerland international depart the club as expected this summer. Shaqiri announced his intention to part ways with the club, naming Serie A side Lazio as his preferred destination. James Pearce from The Athletic has reported that head coach Jurgen Klopp has already identified the replacement for the 29-year-old in the name of Elliott.

“The same goes for Harvey Elliott, who looks certain to be kept after returning from a successful loan spell at Blackburn Rovers,” Pearce wrote. “Xherdan Shaqiri wants to leave, with Lazio his destination of choice, and the manager believes the 18-year-old winger can fill that gap.”

Elliott impressed last term playing for Tony Mowbray’s Blackburn Rovers side, registering a remarkable 18 goal contributions in the Championship. Source - Empire Of The Kop Join us on Telegram!/ Follow us on Twitter!

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