Xherdan Shaqiri hopes he can continue to contribute for Liverpool this season.

The playmaker came close to leaving Anfield this past summer, but helped set-up the winner against West Ham United on Saturday.

It was the Swiss' first Premier League appearance since July and he hopes his minutes will continue to build over the coming weeks.

"It was unbelievable," Shaqiri told the club's website. "Of course, the subs always try to change the game and try to decide the games.

"And, of course, I'm a player and Diogo is also a player who can decide games and we needed that, so it was perfect.

"We both [played a part] in the second goal. It was a nice one and an important one, so we are very happy the three points stay here at Anfield."

He added: "It's always nice to be involved.

"Obviously I was injured a few times and it was always the hard way for me until now. I'm very happy that I've got my minutes back, I've tried to stay fit and I hope it stays like this."