'For smaller teams, it's easier to come to Anfield with no fans': Shaqiri explains importance of fans to Liverpool

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'For smaller teams, it's easier to come to Anfield with no fans': Shaqiri explains importance of fans to Liverpool

"Everybody knows how our fans are when they push us. Everybody knows how many games we have managed to come back in if we concede a goal," Xherdan Shaqiri told Sky Sports.

"I think there are many, many games where you can see that, many examples. Of course, we miss them a lot.

"For the smaller teams, it is easier to come to Anfield with no fans. There is no pressure. You can see that in many ways and in many games. The smaller teams have more of a chance.

"Obviously, the performances have not been what we wanted in the last few months.

"Here, everything is bigger. People from outside speak a lot more. The club is so big that there are always people talking, left and right. This is normal. It is a big club and you have to deal with that because we are also a great team. Every team can have its ups and downs.

"We are human beings. But we try to stay calm."

After going 68 games and nearly 4 years unbeaten at Anfield, the Reds have succumbed to 6 defeats in a row at home.

During recent months, Liverpool have struggled to find the extra gear, often looking toothless in attack - the Reds have scored only 1 goal at home this year, a penalty by Mohamed Salah.

AuthorMiqdad HSourceSky Sports
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