Player of the Week - André Schürrle
Player of the Week - André Schürrle
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Germany moved into the quarter-finals of Brazil 2014 after a 2-1 victory over Algeria in Porto Alegre. The Algerians, who had never qualified for the last 16 before, played a fantastic match, but it was the introduction of André Schürrle, as a half-time substitute, that eventually changed the game. The scores were level after 90 minutes, so extra-time was needed to separate the teams. After just 2 minutes of extra-time, Schürrle scored. It was a fantastic goal by the Chelsea forward, who flicked the ball in the net with the ball behind him, after a cross from Thomas Müller. In the final minute, Schürrle and Arsenal forward, Mesut Özil combined and Özil made it 2-0 to the Germans. There was still time for some late drama when Algeria scored a very late consolation goal, but it was not enough and Germany will meet France in the quarter-finals.
"Andre, in front of goal, has cold blood. He’s a really good finisher." Jose Mourinho (Chelsea manager).
Is Schürrle the first substitute to score at Brazil 2014?
Schürrle's goal was not the first by a subsitute at this World Cup. In fact, Schürrle's goal was the 26th goal scored by a substitute at Brazil 2014. This is a World Cup record for goals scored by substitutes. This record number of goals may be due to the hot conditions in Brazil. The substitutes, who are fresh, can run at tired defenders, create more chances and score more goals. Some of the goal scoring substitutes include Manchester Utd's Marouane Fellaini, Juan Mata and Javier Hernandez (Belgium v Algeria, Spain v Australia and Mexico v Croatia) and Norwich City's Leroy Fer (the Netherlands v Chile).
What did Schürrle achieve in his first season in the Premier League?
After successful spells with German teams, Bayer Leverkusen and FSV Mainz 05, André Schürrle joined Chelsea in the summer of 2013. He made his debut in August 2013, and in October 2013 scored his first goal, against Premier League Champions Manchester City, in a 2-1 win for Chelsea. He scored his first ever Premier League hat-trick against Fulham in March 2014 and became only the third German to score a hat-trick in the Premier League. The other two were Jurgen Klinsmann (Spurs) and Fredi Bobic (Bolton Wanderers). Schürrle's goal against Algeria means he has now scored 14 goals in only 37 games for Germany, which is amazing for a player who is mainly used as a substitute!
"The year in England has done Schurrle good. He's gained more self-confidence and improved. I've been very happy with him so far in training." Joachim Löw (Coach of the German national team).
What do we know about André Schürrle?
André Schürrle was born in Ludwigshafen in Germany on 6 November 1990. He is the first player to play for Germany who was born after the reunification of East and West Germany in 1990. Schürrle normally plays as a winger for Chelsea, but he can also play as a second striker. Both Chelsea and Germany use Schürrle's speed to play on the counter-attack, which is often very effective as Schürrle is a good finisher as well as very fast.
Can Schürrle help Germany to win the World Cup in Brazil?
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Did you know......?
- Schürrle scored a hat-trick in a 5–3 away win against Sweden in 2014 World Cup qualification.
- Schürrle scored against Paris Saint-Germain to help Chelsea reach the Champions League semi-finals in 2013-14.
- Schürrle has scored 5 goals in his last 5 competitive games for Germany.
- Michael Ballack and Robert Huth are two other Germans that have played for Chelsea.
- Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea FC, is the oldest stadium in the Premier League.
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07/01/2023
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When a goal scored by a substitute it shows manager's fault on designing starting line-up.
Good finisher is a player who achieves well-timed final shoots.
07/01/2023 16:59
Tottenham Hotspur
5560
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When a goal scored by a substitute it shows manager's fault on designing starting line-up.
Good finisher is a player who achieves well-timed final shoots.
03/06/2021
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My heart almost explodes when I remember Schurlle's performances at the WC in Brazil...
03/06/2021 14:29
Arsenal
1512
My heart almost explodes when I remember Schurlle's performances at the WC in Brazil...
20/06/2020
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Germany have already won the World Cup in 2014.
20/06/2020 20:39
Manchester United
6539
Germany have already won the World Cup in 2014.
20/06/2020
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André Schürrle was an incredible player for Germany and Chelsea.
20/06/2020 20:39
Manchester United
6539
André Schürrle was an incredible player for Germany and Chelsea.
13/12/2018
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i feel great
13/12/2018 14:18
Manchester United
229
i feel great
19/06/2016
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I believe Schürrle can fit in a Leicester squard
19/06/2016 15:26
Manchester United
4779
I believe Schürrle can fit in a Leicester squard
19/06/2016
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Germany won the cup in grand style
19/06/2016 15:23
Manchester United
4779
Germany won the cup in grand style
19/06/2016
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I think Schürrle can be described as a utility player readily available to paly anywhere.
19/06/2016 15:22
Manchester United
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I think Schürrle can be described as a utility player readily available to paly anywhere.
19/06/2016
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Schürrle has been an important player for Chelsea until he was sold
19/06/2016 15:18
Manchester United
4779
Schürrle has been an important player for Chelsea until he was sold
19/06/2016
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I think Schürrle and German did very well at the world cup
19/06/2016 15:17
Manchester United
4779
I think Schürrle and German did very well at the world cup
23/03/2016
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Yes they could win.
23/03/2016 00:10
Leicester City
1761
Yes they could win.
23/03/2016
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We will see.
23/03/2016 00:09
Leicester City
1761
We will see.
23/03/2016
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They were really good.
23/03/2016 00:09
Leicester City
1761
They were really good.
27/02/2016
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Yes they will.
27/02/2016 10:10
Liverpool
3705
Yes they will.
27/02/2016
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They deserve winning the cup.
27/02/2016 10:10
Liverpool
3705
They deserve winning the cup.
02/12/2015
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His substitution gave Germany more efforts
02/12/2015 15:55
Arsenal
2320
His substitution gave Germany more efforts
28/11/2015
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Schurrle is a good player. He could have stayed in Chelsea but he went back to Germany. This time he's playing for 'The wolves'.
28/11/2015 20:06
Arsenal
3557
Schurrle is a good player. He could have stayed in Chelsea but he went back to Germany. This time he's playing for 'The wolves'.
02/12/2015
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Chelsea is lacking him
02/12/2015 15:57
Arsenal
2320
Chelsea is lacking him
26/10/2015
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very good
26/10/2015 00:48
Chelsea
1339
very good
26/10/2015
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Ahhh, weare arriving!!!!!!
26/10/2015 00:44
Chelsea
1339
Ahhh, weare arriving!!!!!!
02/07/2014
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I think André Schürrle should be placed in the line-up from the start.He has shown that he is a great player to play along with Muller in the attack.Germany's performance in this tournament has been good but not as brilliant as so many people thought.Mourinho should bet for Schürrle instead of torres next season 'cause Schürrle has had a better performance than torres by far.
Germany can win the world cup,they r one of my favorites.Along with that they have a great keeper like Manuel never who have saved his defense many times by coming out of his area.Now he's been called the sweeper keeper.I think he is the most complete keeper nowadays.
02/07/2014 19:43
Chelsea
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I think André Schürrle should be placed in the line-up from the start.He has shown that he is a great player to play along with Muller in the attack.Germany's performance in this tournament has been good but not as brilliant as so many people thought.Mourinho should bet for Schürrle instead of torres next season 'cause Schürrle has had a better performance than torres by far.
Germany can win the world cup,they r one of my favorites.Along with that they have a great keeper like Manuel never who have saved his defense many times by coming out of his area.Now he's been called the sweeper keeper.I think he is the most complete keeper nowadays.
01/07/2014
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I thinks Andre Schurrle did a good performance with Germany
and he will do a good season with Chelsea
but i don't think Germany will win the world cup i think too France will defeat Germany in the quarter-final
01/07/2014 16:10
Manchester United
1
I thinks Andre Schurrle did a good performance with Germany
and he will do a good season with Chelsea
but i don't think Germany will win the world cup i think too France will defeat Germany in the quarter-final
02/12/2015
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I don't know why Chelsea sold him, he is a good player
02/12/2015 15:53
Arsenal
2320
I don't know why Chelsea sold him, he is a good player
01/07/2014
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Hi Casena - I agree with you about Schurrle, I think he will be a star player for Chelsea this season. Germany v France? Well, France have been playing well but I think Germany might win on penalties! Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
01/07/2014 18:42
Liverpool
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Hi Casena - I agree with you about Schurrle, I think he will be a star player for Chelsea this season. Germany v France? Well, France have been playing well but I think Germany might win on penalties! Rich - The Premier Skills English Team