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Xherdan Shaqiri Emphatically Responds to Criticism From Gary Neville After Upturn in Form

Liverpool winger Xherdan Shaqiri has claimed he would refuse a coffee with pundit Gary Neville after being the subject of criticism from the former Manchester United player while he was at Stoke.

The Switzerland international has had to bide his time for a chance in a Liverpool shirt but has impressed in recent outings despite Neville lambasting the winger, labelling him the epitome of an 'unprofessional' Stoke side last year.

When asked if he would have coffee with Neville, Shaqiri told Blick: “Not at all. I do not care what he says. I do not care if he says now that I’m playing hard.