2018/19 UEFA Nations League finals, Portugal vs Switzerland: 5 Key players to watch out for

#4 Xherdan Shaqiri (Switzerland)

Shaqiri playing for Switzerland at the 2018 FIFA World Cup

The 27-year-old winger has been playing for the Swiss National Team since 2010 and has represented them at 3 World Cups. In his 80 appearances for the Swiss national team, he has scored 22 goals.

Shaqiri signed for Liverpool in July 2018 on a five-year deal as the Merseyside club triggered his £13.5 million release clause. He made 30 appearances this season, scoring 6 goals, all of which came in the Premier League.

The Swiss international was an unused substitute in Liverpool's 2-0 triumph over Tottenham Hotspur in Saturday's Champions League final in Madrid and would be highly motivated to step out on the pitch in Wednesday's semi-final against Portugal.

Playing as a right winger, Shaqiri is an unpredictable player who is clinical in front of the goal. He has an excellent vision and is able to find spaces to initiate attacking moves. Such remarkable abilities have earned him the nickname "Alpine Messi".

He played an important role for Switzerland during the group stage matches and will once again be a crucial member of the team when they go up against Portugal.