Thor 2,711 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Sturridge wanted to play up front as the striker only. But schurrle is more versatile, he can play across the front three and in the striker position too. Schurrle is defensively better than sturridge too and will gladly accept to play out wide or up front or behind striker.Don't underestimate the fact that schurrle is a German international regular while sturridge is part time for england.Sturridge wanted to play up front as the striker only. But schurrle is more versatile, he can play across the front three and in the striker position too. Schurrle is defensively better than sturridge too and will gladly accept to play out wide or up front or behind striker.Don't underestimate the fact that schurrle is a German international regular while sturridge is part time for england.That has more to do with the English selectors than anything seeing as he deserves a spot on the team quite easily. He is not more versatile. For all the shit Sturridge got playing on the wing, he was quite successful, still scoring goals, creating mismatches, and using his speed and technical ability to help the team out. People act like his time out wide was shambles but he was in fact the talk of the forum at one time and rising up the list of most peoples favorites while playing wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 ive seen schuurle play the ball across for tap ins for his team mates instead of going for goal himself so i wouldnt say he is that selfish. he takes quite allot of long range efforts but they are pretty effective and we've had lampard doing that for ages anyway. sometimes im frustrated when some players like mata seem reluctant to shoot and are too selfless so i think schurrle will help balance it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 That has more to do with the English selectors than anything seeing as he deserves a spot on the team quite easily. He is not more versatile. For all the shit Sturridge got playing on the wing, he was quite successful, still scoring goals, creating mismatches, and using his speed and technical ability to help the team out. People act like his time out wide was shambles but he was in fact the talk of the forum at one time and rising up the list of most peoples favorites while playing wide.Its not just the English selectors, germany has one of the best teams in europe and he's still called up playing alongside reus, gotze and ozil.I didn't say sturridge was not good here, I said he wasn't happy playing out wide. He wanted striker role alone and its never good if your players are not happy. But schurrle would be more than happy to play at any position for a big club like ours. I'm sure u must have been frustrated sometimes when it seems like we are trying to walk the ball into the net instead of having some genuine threat from outside the box. With schurrle here, he'll help lampard in that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severinb 309 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 @OptaFranz: 20 Andre Schürrle missed more clear cut chances than any other player in the Bundesliga in 2012/13 (20). Wayward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman 2,043 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 If Schurrle was so bad & selfish, then why is he playing for the German national team ?Personally, I can not say much about him because I have not seen him playing much.However, something is telling me he could be a very fine acquisition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3sphinx 18 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 If Schurrle was so bad & selfish, then why is he playing for the German national team ?Personally, I can not say much about him because I have not seen him playing much.However, something is telling me he could be a very fine acquisition.Why are none of the big clubs chasing him? Why are we paying such a 'low' fee for a young German international, compared to say Gotze or what Reus might go for? Doesn't that set off alarm bells? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyzz 711 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 For me Schürrle is the right-footed Robben. Great pace and a great shot but sometimes way too selfish. Wouldnt mind him as a backup though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Why are none of the big clubs chasing him? Why are we paying such a 'low' fee for a young German international, compared to say Gotze or what Reus might go for? Doesn't that set off alarm bells?Why weren't they in for Azpi? Or De Bruyne? Or Courtois? This is just how football goes sometimes. Other teams have other priorities and see different things in different players. Clearly the people at this club see something in this guy and it's not something impulsive or recent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3sphinx 18 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Why weren't they in for Azpi? Or De Bruyne? Or Courtois? This is just how football goes sometimes. Other teams have other priorities and see different things in different players. Clearly the people at this club see something in this guy and it's not something impulsive or recent.Ah but the rumoured price is upwards of 20 million, isn't it? De Bruyne and Courtois were purchased for relatively low fees. All I'm questioning is whether we're really getting a player worthy of such a valuation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toli 977 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Ah but the rumoured price is upwards of 20 million, isn't it? De Bruyne and Courtois were purchased for relatively low fees. All I'm questioning is whether we're really getting a player worthy of such a valuation.the price is around 20-23 million euros. i think thats a normal price for someone like schürrle. his release clause will be 14 million next years, so its clear, that they want 4-5 million more than this.de bruyne and courtois were unknown and playing in the belgien league. schürrle is an international player for germany and plays in the Bundesliga. massive difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman 2,043 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Come on now. Should we question how much any player cost ?Some are too much, some are not.At Chelsea money is not something, we should be worried about.Obviously, the club sees something in Schurrle. Otherwise, they would not chase after him for almost a year.Personally, I am happy to see any player bought by the club.After all, the club can not win much with depleted bench.The more players on the bench, the better the team. Roman wants to win & win big. Therefore, Jose is coming & players are being bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddish-Blue 2,506 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Why weren't they in for Azpi? Or De Bruyne? Or Courtois? This is just how football goes sometimes. Other teams have other priorities and see different things in different players. Clearly the people at this club see something in this guy and it's not something impulsive or recent.I don't think anyone expected Courtois to develop so rapidly in the past 2 seasons.De Bruyne was chased by a few lower-end Italian clubs...but they didn't meet Genk's price from what I remember.As for Azpi, brilliant signing by the scouting department. He'd have to be one of the best value for money purchases of recent times. But yea, I get your point...we made it a priority to sign talented youngsters with high potential...hopefully the investment pays off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themightyblue 443 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Why are none of the big clubs chasing him? Why are we paying such a 'low' fee for a young German international, compared to say Gotze or what Reus might go for? Doesn't that set off alarm bells?Apparently there is interest from Dortmund for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didierforever 7,349 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 If Schurrle was so bad & selfish, then why is he playing for the German national team ?Personally, I can not say much about him because I have not seen him playing much.However, something is telling me he could be a very fine acquisition.marin was in the 2010 world squad for germany. being called for a national side does not mean he is a great player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman 2,043 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 marin was in the 2010 world squad for germany. being called for a national side does not mean he is a great player.So, your point is...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 marin was in the 2010 world squad for germany. being called for a national side does not mean he is a great player. and was woeful and never played again. and germany had less quality to choose from then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beepu 1,714 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 So, your point is...?His point is exactly what he wrote in reply to you asking if hes so bad and selfish, why is he playing for the German national team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didierforever 7,349 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 So, your point is...?U SAID "if schurlle was so selfish, then why would he be called for the national team".I SAID "even marin was called for the german national team".hence the point is BEING A NATIONAL TEAM PLAYER SHOULD BE NO CRITERIA OF JUDGING IF THE PLAYER IS GOOD/BAD/AVERAGE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didierforever 7,349 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 and was woeful and never played again. and germany had less quality to choose from thenactually i remember very well his first match against (i dont remember which team) but i do remember that germany were 4-0 up in their group stage match when marin was subbed in. he was good, created a few chances which cacau missed. i dont think he got another match in that tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toli 977 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 schürrle starts way more regularly than marin does. he is in the squad for a few years, while marin was just called up a few times. also, germany is now stronger than 2010. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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