🇩🇪 André Schürrle

[bushman 2,043]

Those who believe Andre is not good enough, most likely have not seen much of him.

His talent, his age speak mountains for him, I feel.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

He has a good long range shot on him. Could be useful to have long range threats.

^^What's wrong with my posts appearing 3 times

[Jase 43,479]

Ignoring the fact that I'm sure the board can chase more than one target at once (as well as a manager if you believe the reports), Schurrle just seems to fit the needs of the squad better. De Bruyne can play wide but clearly someone in our scouting department has seen something special in this guy. I'm inclined to trust them.

Yes, but why spend needlessly when we already have the option(s) at the club right now? Should be getting in the players for the position we need the most first before anythng else. And while the club may see something special in Schurrle, I'm also concerned of the fact the club is just buying young talents for the sake it, when we already have many at the club, and overloading them rather than actually having a proper thought on how to build a balance squad in terms of the numbers and of course the quality. We are getting latter but at the same time also creating problems in regards to the numbers.

Because it'll just be a waste of his talent when he quite clearly flourishes most in the centre. We're already having this problem with Oscar. De Bruyne will see a lack of game time in his position because we already have Mata there and his defensive contribution isn't good enough for the pivot. It'll be better for us long-term if he can play regularly at a competitive club in his favoured position so that we can get the best out of him in future

I get your point but what I said was De Bruyne can be used out wide, if needed. Otherwise, he would probably be played in the pivot. And besides, De Bruyne is much more equipped to play out wide than Oscar anyway.

[The only place to be 11,313]

Yes, but why spend needlessly when we already have the option(s) at the club right now? Should be getting in the players for the position we need the most first before anythng else. And while the club may see something special in Schurrle, I'm also concerned of the fact the club is just buying young talents for the sake it, when we already have many at the club, and overloading them rather than actually having a proper thought on how to build a balance squad in terms of the numbers and of course the quality. We are getting latter but at the same time also creating problems in regards to the numbers.

He is a young talent....but he's also a German international with 22 caps and Champions League experience. If the club is doing what I'm thinking (getting a guy who is a winger but also covers the number 9 spot) then it's pretty good squad building.

I also think this is pretty good use of De Bruyne to reduce the price of Schurrle. Next year we'll have plenty of options (especially if Piazon comes back as well) with Mata and Oscar through the centre and Moses, Hazard and Schurrle on the wings (plus Oscar and maybe Piazon, or even Marin) and then Lukaku, Ba and Schurrle up top (assuming Torres leaves). That creates plenty of interesting combinations to deal with different circumstances.

And then you have to think in 2014/2015 we have De Bruyne coming back, maybe to play alongside these guys or possibly replace one of them.

[Jase 43,479]

He is a young talent....but he's also a German international with 22 caps and Champions League experience. If the club is doing what I'm thinking (getting a guy who is a winger but also covers the number 9 spot) then it's pretty good squad building.

I also think this is pretty good use of De Bruyne to reduce the price of Schurrle. Next year we'll have plenty of options (especially if Piazon comes back as well) with Mata and Oscar through the centre and Moses, Hazard and Schurrle on the wings (plus Oscar and maybe Piazon, or even Marin) and then Lukaku, Ba and Schurrle up top (assuming Torres leaves). That creates plenty of interesting combinations to deal with different circumstances.

And then you have to think in 2014/2015 we have De Bruyne coming back, maybe to play alongside these guys or possibly replace one of them.

Judging by your comments there, it looks as if you are auditioning yourself for a position at the club..

[The only place to be 11,313]

Judging by your comments there, it looks as if you are auditioning yourself for a position at the club..

I'm going to submit my FUT team on Monday - they'll be well impressed.

I think Schurrle is a useful player, but clearly someone at the club has seen something in him and based on what they've done over the last 12 months I'm going to trust them.

But believe me, when the rumours first started coming out and they said we were actually selling him I was gutted. But 12 months out on loan at a Champions League club and we get someone who fills our immediate needs better actually makes a lot of sense.

[Santiago. 1,500]

Think Piazon made a comment he prefers La liga than the brute toughness of the Premier league

[bushman 2,043]

Think Piazon made a comment he prefers La liga than the brute toughness of the Premier league

What´s that got to do with the topic at hand ?

[Santiago. 1,500]

What´s that got to do with the topic at hand ?

Well, any normal person would have read the current discussion and since we are talking about depth and Onlyplace mentioned Piazon, I put a quote he made indicating he might not be here next year.

Did you catch that or are you still processing It? Don't rush, take your time

[lucio 5,418]

schurrle would be very dangerous for us on the counter attack which i think is mourinhos style

[bushman 2,043]

Well, any normal person would have read the current discussion and since we are talking about depth and Onlyplace mentioned Piazon, I put a quote he made indicating he might not be here next year.

Did you catch that or are you still processing It? Don't rush, take your time

The topic says Andre. Tell it to there is no place like...

[Stats 7,142]

Guess who just scored for Leverkusen

[The Mak 4,459]

And here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x4vsPB0rqM

Was that cross from Bender? Screw Schurrle, get him instead. Y'know, a DM, a position we're in actual dire need of.

[Leif 6,006]

Probably best player so far on the pitch along with Bender.

[lucio 5,418]

And here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x4vsPB0rqM

Was that cross from Bender? Screw Schurrle, get him instead. Y'know, a DM, a position we're in actual dire need of.

YES!!!!!! i would love bender

[Jase 43,479]

Leverkusen considering Chelsea bid for Schuerrle

[DDA 9,941]

Well, any normal person would have read the current discussion and since we are talking about depth and Onlyplace mentioned Piazon, I put a quote he made indicating he might not be here next year.

Did you catch that or are you still processing It? Don't rush, take your time

I wouldn't waste your time on making such posts Santiago. It is unfortunately common for the mentally challanged to highlight and criticize things they are yet to actually comprehend properly.

[Peace. 4,352]

This deal makes sense, if you ask me.

As things stands now, André Schürrle looks like a better option than Kévin de Bryun, regarding our next season. Into my eyes, de Bryune is still just a talent (which implies a concern regarding the consistency). Schürrle seems to have more weapons to take an important role here than de Bryune. Despite the little difference in age, the outre-Rhin player has a lot more experience than the Belgian. In that sense : the first one has played 125 games in a top league, 8 games in Champions League and 21 international games ; while the latter one has only played 27 games in a top league, none game in CL and 11 international games. I know that the "experience" topic is more complex than a couple of figures, although it shows that the German is more used to the pressure and the need to deliver on a regular basis. I mean, if I were to choose between them two, because of X reason, for being a starter for a few weeks, during a hard serie of fixtures, I would probably have more faith in Schürrle than de Bryune.

Now I don't question de Bryune competence, that's just seems to be the wisest option for, once again, next season. And wouldn't it be more appropriate for de Bryune to go on loan than to be here, in order to improve as a player ? It's likely that Bayer can grant him significantly more playing time than us. Here he's bound to be second choice behind Mata, Hazard and Oscar, and maybe even Moses. And I quite don't buy the whole story about him coming here and play in the double-pivot. Has he any genuine experience of playing at this position, or is this another of our chimeras — in the fashion of "Oscar in the double-pivot" ? I am not saying he cannot play there, just that it seems to early to make such assumption for next season. Playing one season at Bayer seems better for de Bryune's sake.

£20m remains a lot of money, but it's nice to see the club trying to work out clever deals and trying to soften this one. Considering today's standards in the market, that's not that expensive.And that's not like Schürrle was a penguin. He may not be the classic winger that some are seeking for, but anyway, is there a lot of so called "classic wingers" out there anymore ? Not a lot of names springs to mind... Having the possibility of picking this guy instead of Marin and Benayoun is a genuine improvement regarding our squad quality and depth.

I saw that a few people were saying that we should hire a manager first and then buy player. Our manager choice will depend on our position in the league. The top four is yet to be granted. And the manager probably won't be appointed befor early June. I believe that's better to work out things early. Furthermore, considering our history with managers, the next one might as well be there for a season-long ride and then be out. It's a good thing that the club is trying to shape continuity within the squad and have a so said continuity within our transfert policy.

Then again, I know little of these two. Though, from a rational point of view, this sounds as a good deal.

[yuvala 2,167]

Would love Schurrle but dont really wanna give up on De-bruyne ..

[Mufassir08 2,400]

while the latter one has only played 27 games in a top league, none game in CL and 11 international games.

He played in the UCL last season.....