Tottenham vs Liverpool: Xherdan Shaqiri says Reds deserve to win Champions League final

Tottenham vs Liverpool: Xherdan Shaqiri says Reds deserve to win Champions League final
Xherdan Shaqiri believes Liverpool deserve to be crowned European champions on Saturday night when they meet Tottenham in the Champions League final.The Reds have performed at an exceptional level throughout the season but could end the campaign without a trophy if they lose to Spurs in the Madrid showdown.Getty Images - Getty4

Shaqiri played a key role in Liverpool’s miraculous triumph over Barcelona

They amassed a staggering 97 points in the Premier League, only to be beaten to the title by Manchester City.And after the stunning comeback against Barcelona in the semi-final, Shaqiri says it would be a special triumph if the Reds were victorious.I think we had a great season and there is one big final ahead of us,” he told talkSPORT.Getty Images - Getty4

The Swiss international could find himself on the bench for the Madrid showdown

“Well try everything to win this title because the club deserves it, the fans deserve it and the players deserve it. Itll be a really special thing if we win it.Tottenham is a top team. They showed the world how good they are.Itll be a difficult game, but were confident. Its only 90 minutes and anything can happen. Were very well prepared and well try everything to win this game.The 27-year-old has already won the Champions League with Bayern Munich, in 2013, but he insists its different this time.When asked if this is the biggest game of his career, he said: Its difficult to say, its one of the biggest because its a special game.GETTY4

Shaqiri knows how it feels to lift the Champions League trophy

I want this emotional thing again. Especially for this club because theyre waiting a long time to win it.Jurgen Klopp will be hoping to break his Champions League final curse and deliver his first trophy for Liverpool.The German has twice failed in the final with Dortmund against Shaqiris Bayern Munich in 2013 and with Liverpool against Real Madrid last year.Getty Images - Getty4

Jurgen Klopp is yet to deliver a trophy for Liverpool

He is always relaxed, Shaqiri added.We are always having fun during and after training. Hes a positive person.He does everything for us and we give everything for him. We want to win it for him.

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