Our Rubik’s Cube shows why he’s indispensable: No Shaq, no party!

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There’s the grin. And the look that says, “Look – I said it!”

Xherdan Shaqiri has just opened Skore in Dublin. It is his 30th international goal in 121 appearances. In a way that only he in this team can do: one look, two steps, the brutal shot through the Irish defensive wall – and Switzerland leads 1-0. The fact that goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu doesn’t look good in this scene is a gift!

There are artist breaks…

Also a gift: that Shaqiri took his usual breaks against Ireland. Made a dangerous bad pass midway through the first half. As long as the team cleans it up for him, it’s bearable.

…then he shines!

Because the teammates know it: they depend on Shaqiri moments like in the 23rd minute. Also at the European Championships next summer in Germany, where the national team expects a hard performance rather than a demonstration in the group matches against Hungary and Scotland.

Given that there is little to show for in the Swiss offensive apart from Shaqiri’s free-kick, the discussions in recent days seem like a bad joke. No, the national team cannot afford Shaqiri on the bench.

Although Murat Yakin himself recently opened the door to the polemic surrounding the Chicago professional with his statements, he is probably aware that he is dependent on Shaqiri. And so in the coming weeks, keep an eye on how his attacking asset continues to gain form and rhythm in the US.

Statistics never lie

Shaqiri himself was not affected by the discussions. He pointed out that statistics never lie: “You have to put players on the field who can perform at the right time.” The finger pointed to his important goals and assists, which have made him a decisive figure at every major event since the 2014 World Cup. .

After 75 minutes, Shaqiri is off work. He travels back to the US, certain that he will not be able to escape the European Championship. More important is the question of the right partner in attack. Yakin hopes for Breel Embolo, who “cannot be replaced”. If the Monaco professional does not get into shape in time, the alternative must be Zeki Amdouni. The duo proved that it works at the start of the European Championship qualifying. And in Ireland it is Amdouni who takes the free kick before Shaqiri’s winning goal.

Source : Blick