Liverpool attacker Xherdan Shaqiri is adamant 'smaller teams' are thriving at Anfield without any home supporters.

The Reds have lost six of their last seven Premier League matches at home, which includes defeats to relegation battlers Brighton, Fulham and Burnley.

"Everybody knows how our fans are when they push us," Shaqiri told Sky Sports.

"Everybody knows how many games we have managed to come back in if we concede a goal.

"I think there are many, many games where you can see that, many examples. Of course, we miss them a lot.

"For the smaller teams, it is easier to come to Anfield with no fans. There is no pressure. You can see that in many ways and in many games. The smaller teams have more of a chance."