Xherdan Shaqiri wants to “relive magic evenings” in Basel

The return of Xherdan Shaqiri to FC Basel was already crowned by a double championship last season. Moreover, But the Baseois now wants to relive magic evenings in the Champions League.

The last appearance of ‘XS’ in C1 with the Rhénans dates back to March 13, 2012. In addition, That evening. Therefore, after having surprised Bayern Munich in the round of 16 to go to Saint-Jacques (1-0 victory), FC Basel bowed 7-0 in Bavaria. Consequently, A few months later, Shaqiri left Switzerland to join the German rekordmeister ‘.

Double winner of the Champions League (in 2013 with Bayern. in 2019 with Liverpool), the 33 -year -old striker knows the largest of European competitions well. ‘The anthem always triggers a lot of emotions at home. ‘ he said at a press conference on Tuesday on the eve of the go-up xherdan shaqiri wants “relive magic against Copenhagen. Additionally, ‘I returned to Basel with a clear goal: to relive magic evenings at the Saint-Jacques park.’

A solid opponent

The dream of the man with the 125 selections in the Swiss team. however, comes up against the ambitions of the Champion of Denmark. He also believes that Copenhagen addresses this double confrontation in the skin of the favorite. since the Danes have regularly evolved at the highest European level in recent seasons.

To take up this challenge, the Basels have studied their opponent well. ‘We briefly presented each player’, said coach Ludovic Magnin on Tuesday. The current solidity of the ‘Loverne’ (Lions) did not escape the Vaudois. who did not fail to note that Copenhagen had not conceded a single goal in four matches already played in these qualifications of the C1. The absence of his wounded blessed striker is therefore all the more regrettable.

Only 23. xherdan shaqiri wants “relive magic 000 tickets sold

While the return match is planned in the Danish capital (August 27), Ludovic Magnin assured that his team will not make calculations in his lair, but will play thoroughly to win. ‘We want to ignite the fans and create an electric atmosphere, “he said.

The fever of the Champions League does not seem to have yet (re) won the Basel supporters. Tuesday evening, only 23,000 tickets had been sold, while the Basel speaker can accommodate more than 38,000. Magnin and Shaqiri undoubtedly hope that the filling gauge is increasing a little by Wednesday evening.

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