The Skipper

Both.

Even though he played in 51 games last year right? (Starting 48)

They'll probably never play together in a competitive game, they'll always have an experienced head next to them. We'll probably never see that CB combination again this season, barring some absolutely catastrophic injury crisis.

Garbage today, but it's only pre season. Might take a while for him to kick on this season. I hope not though, because we seriously need him to step it up in the final third.

What a fucking player... Delighted he's signed.

I always say that if Eden gets a bit of Robben's mentality (the right bits obviously) he'll be an absolute threat. Glad to see he's being more direct so far.

Oscar has been so awful.

LOL.

Worldie from Fabregas.

Cesc of course.

That Fabregas to Hazard play... Brilliant.

Playing a lot better, but that's natural when you bring on better players. 3-4-1-1 formation is an interesting formation too.

Making really good decisions this game so far. Good stuff.

What is the 2nd half team?

Get in Rambo.

If Schurrle consistently plays as well as he & we know he can then yes, I'd start him for most games too (especially ones where we're really looking to dominate offensively) because as you said, Schurrle is much more of a direct threat than Willian will ever be, but Willian can still be a very important tactical player and whether Schurrle can keep up the consistency is still a very big if, if we're basing it on his performances last season in a CFC shirt. Of course, Schurrle as it stands right now fits in like a glove in our offensive system as our second goal getter from the right - with crosses and through balls from the left from players Cesc, Hazard or Luis when overlapping but he has to be consistent. In general, in a CFC shirt Schurrle hasn't been any better than Willian was IMO. Sure, he showed excellent signs in the WC, but it's ridiculous to complete shaft Willian away because of that IMO. You need players like Schurrle but you also need players like Willian over the course of the season. In the bigger games he'll be a very useful weapon for us, he was excellent away to City last year - prime example. If we need to be more careful with the ball and our ball retention - again Willian on the right is also a good option. Of course he has to step it up this season offensively - but so does Andre in a sense with his consistency.

Late bloomer?

If you look at the post I quoted, it was about his offensive contributions... I just highlighted it to showcase some of his better games here.My point is no one was screaming that Schurrle is a million times better than Willian at the end of last season, and that opinion has swiftly changed based on a WC, and 45 mins of pre season. It's ridiculously over exaggerated IMO.

TOTTENHAM AND THE SCOUSERS.

Based on last season or because Schurrle had a good WC? You weren't screaming this at the end of last season at all were you? Stupid to judge completely reevaluate judgement on a player based on 45 mins of pre season football, acting like Willian has never even had a great game here at CFC. Schurrle wasn't even spectacular last season for us. Edit: Here you go, Namika detailed this list of some of the games where Willian was pretty excellent last season:

Van Dijk would also be an excellent signing. Surprised he didn't make the WC squad tbh. Maybe a PL move is what he needs.

I don't think Cambiasso is better than Mikel at all. At least Tiago was vital for the La Liga champions, has played in the PL before, and is a very versatile CM, so he makes a lot more sense... Cambiasso on the other hand... Nope. I rate Mikel above him. Would be a useless transfer IMO.

Great signing. Improvement on Boruc for sure. Soton will be alright this season.

Can we not just use Mikel for that?

Bony would be such a good buy, wish it could happen.