Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits leaving Xherdan Shaqiri at home was a decision he never expected to make but has defended the controversial move ahead of the Champions League match against Red Star Belgrade in Serbia.

Xherdan Shaqiri called Switzerland’s night in Belfast "perfect", but was shocked by the penalty that gave them the advantage in their World Cup play-off with Northern Ireland.

“It is the perfect move for me. Everything about it fits and for me, it is the perfect decision."