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Shaqiri wanted to face Bayern as he sees Liverpool going far in the Champions League

Xherdan Shaqiri claims he wanted Liverpool to draw Bayern Munich in the Champions League, giving him a chance to line up against his former club.

The Switzerland international has got his wish, with the Reds set to take on the German giants at the last-16 stage of this season’s competition.

The first leg of the eagerly-anticipated continental clash is due to be staged at Anfield on Tuesday.

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Shaqiri, who spent two-and-a-half years with Bayern between 2012 and 2015, is looking forward to the challenge of facing a side he enjoyed a trophy-laden spell with.