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Liverpool fans react as Klopp confident Reds already boast replacement for Shaqiri

A report from The Athletic claims that Jurgen Klopp is confident he already has a replacement for Xherdan Shaqiri – in the form of Harvey Elliott. Shaqiri is expected to leave Liverpool with a move to Italy on the cards. Liverpool fans have reacted to the news Elliott could be his replacement.

Shaqiri, 29, has entered the final year of his contract at Liverpool. The Swiss ace has even claimed this week, “I have told Liverpool that I feel ready for a new challenge. They accepted my wish and will seriously consider the offers that will come. They will not stop me.”

also states that Maurizio Sarri wants him at Lazio, with the player said to be keen on a move. It remains to be seen how much Liverpool are willing to do business for when it comes to the 96-time Switzerland international. But do Liverpool already have his replacement?

Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images

What are Liverpool fans saying about Elliott?

Klopp thinks Liverpool do, . Elliott was on loan at Blackburn in the Championship last season – and his stats are excellent. He had a hand in 18 goals in 42 games for Blackburn, scoring seven and creating 11 more. Now, he has returned to Liverpool.

The report claims Klopp is confident that Elliott is ready for first-team football. With Shaqirir leaving, there is a belief that the ex-Fulham man can replace Shaqiri – a player 11 years older then him. Liverpool fans have reacted on Twitter to the reports that Elliott is about to come in for Shaqiri.