Liverpool forward Xherdan Shaqiri insists the Club World Cup is a "special tournament".

The tournament has been derided by many fans, especially given it falls in the middle of the season.

But as a two-time winner of the competition, Shaqiri says the Reds should be giving their all to claim the title.

"It's special because you play against totally different nations' clubs, so it's an amazing experience," Shaqiri told the Reds' official website of being involved in the Club World Cup once more.

"You cannot always have this experience, it's a long way to get there so we have to enjoy that too. I won it already with Bayern, it was amazing, and it's also important for the club: a big trophy, an important trophy.

"We will do everything to win. It's going to be good - good weather, good teams so we have to enjoy it but also try to win it.

"It's an opportunity to win it and to bring one more trophy back to Liverpool."