Liverpool 3-0 Southampton: 5 Hits and Flops

#3 Hit: Shaqiri dazzles on his first start

The Swiss man has had to be patient for his first start and from the moment go, he was up for it. Shaqiri skipped past his opponents and it was his cross that led to the opening goal as his cross ricocheted off two Saints defenders before going past the hapless Southampton keeper. The Alpine Messi was at his magical best as he marked the game with some direct running and nifty movement throughout.

And that was not the only bit, as he mercilessly harrowed the Southampton defence. Chasing down balls and smart positioning helped him be a menace alongside the trio of Salah, Mane and Firminho. The midfielder finished the game with two assists, the second one coming after a well-struck free-kick bounced off the bar only for the onrushing Salah to tap in.

The strike was one of beauty as it had the keeper beaten hands down as it bounced on the line. On an evening of note, the Swiss did his reputation no harm as he looks to challenge Klopp’s first team.