Seriously... what is the count now... like 6 out of the last 7 games MarioG has scored??? Such technique he has!
what a difference with mandzo upfront. finally gotze playing in the middle and not as a false 9 or as a winger
Besides his work rate defensively (which is why he was favored over Gomez) is his ability to move laterally and out to the wing to pull defenders apart and create the spaces that allow players like Gotze to get open.
In light of the Götze and Thiago signings, Shaqiri really is second rate to them. As much as I like the lad, it is glaringly obvious to me when watching him on the same pitch as the others.
I like Shaqiri too and had high hopes of hi but it seems he is out of his depth here. Maybe a loan to a German CL playing team like Neverkusen next summer might help his confidence
I'd agree with Bayern_Fan, maybe a year loan spell to Loserkusen might be good for him and the bring him back. Rather than sell him and regret it.