Thorsten Fink helped to put the Swiss star on a road which has led to the very top, with his natural ability considered to compare with the best
Xherdan Shaqiri boasts natural ability comparable to Lionel Messi and he should aim to be Liverpool's best player, says his former Basel boss Thorsten Fink.
The Swiss star has come a long way from humble beginnings in his homeland, with Champions League success enjoyed at Bayern Munich.
He also graced the books at Inter and Stoke before linking up with Liverpool over the summer for £13 million ($17m) .