André Schürrle

[Myself 793]

Have you actually watched Arsenal this year ,, ????? Sorry you said Gibbs so you were

joking

Huh? The only LB's (that currently play for an English club) I'd have over Gibbs is Filipe Luis, Azpilicueta and Kolarov

[zolayes 14,489]

Huh? The only LB's (that currently play for an English club) I'd have over Gibbs is Filipe Luis, Azpilicueta and Kolarov

your opinion ,, but frankly I think he is barely average

[Myself 793]

your opinion ,, but frankly I think he is barely average

To each their own.

[Daniel1980 1,425]

Koscielny and Gibbs two of the best defenders in the league? Hmm.

[OneMoSalah 8,778]

Is he though? I understand where you're coming from, but right now he's up against two of the best defenders in the league (Koscielny and Gibbs) and they won't allow him time and space on the ball, he'd be ineffective. I'm fairly sure Koscielny and Gibbs would be able to track his runs

He played against them last year though and had no problems with Koscielny or Gibbs 'tracking his runs'. Still think he shouldn't start, Willian should in his place.

[Myself 793]

He played against them last year though and had no problems with Koscielny or Gibbs 'tracking his runs'. Still think he shouldn't start, Willian should in his place.

Circumstances have changed. Gibbs now has someone that helps defend (Sanchez) and Schurrle isn't exactly high on confidence right now.

[Barbara 15,149]

That's not true. The vast majority of the shots were way off target. The only two I remember that were on target was the FK and the shot that the keeper almost spilled into his own net. Not nearly good enough from about 15 shots.

That's not what I have in mind from what I remember. But I'll hold my hands up if you can provide a detailed stats of his shooting against Bolton; on/off target, saves and blocks made against him.

http://www.espnfc.com/gamecast/406149/gamecast.html

I found the stats, he's had 12 shots by ESPN: 3 on target, 3 blocked and 6 off target. I agree he was wasteful, but I tend to agree more with Jason's take of it, than Choulo's. It was bad, but not that bad...

[OneMoSalah 8,778]

Circumstances have changed. Gibbs now has someone that helps defend (Sanchez) and Schurrle isn't exactly high on confidence right now.

The circumstances haven't changed. Gibbs is still an average defender who plays in a team where full backs play very high with little protection in midfield.

[Sidzeret 2,257]

I came across this tumblr account http://ensinaromario.tumblr.com/

For fans who liked Romário the name of the account is 'Teach (them), Romário'

Every time someone misses an easy goal they use one video of Romário old goals to teach them how to score properly.

Too bad Romário is from the 90's and the videos quality isn't great, but you can have an idea.

Chelsea had three players (not surprisingly) being 'taught' by Romário against Sporting: Schurrle, Salah and Costa.

It's funny and also a homage to one of the very best forwards I've ever watched playing. I forget goals within 2 weeks - if that long, but the oldest goal I have a vivid memory of is Romário's in the mid-90's. I'll never forget that goal.

Diego Costa is the only player in those video to atleast get the technique right on the shot but Patricio got the better out of the situation with some brilliant positioning. What can I say about the rest? Aprenda com Romário

[blueaddict 6]

If only Hazard had half his shooting instincts and off the ball movements but lol hazard is just the polar opposite

[Shakez 755]

Seems like he has relapsed into the player he was from last season. Not that i expected him to be better anyway.

[Nike 373]

TBH, Chelsea kind of need a player like Schurrle sometimes....

Many wish Hazard was like that, but I think his mentality is completely different than Schurrle.

[Daniel1980 1,425]

I bet if he scores against Arsenal, he'll be the hero again.

Yes, he made mistakes at times, was wasteful and selfish, but he scored two important goals for us too, which is more goals than any of our other AMs scored in the league.

[bababoom 4,478]

It funny how quick opinions change on here, during the WC and pre season he was the man of the moment, now because he had a few bad games he's gone back to not being good enough...

[Special Juan 27,429]

It funny how quick opinions change on here, during the WC and pre season he was the man of the moment, now because he had a few bad games he's gone back to not being good enough...

Opinions on him are like his form......it varies.

[Jype 6,398]

At least he's getting involved and works hard, IMO he's been really good but it's just the finishing that hasn't been up to his usual standards in the last couple of games. Only a matter of time when he starts finding the net more often again and then he'll be really influential.

[Special Juan 27,429]

At least he's getting involved and works hard, IMO he's been really good but it's just the finishing that hasn't been up to his usual standards in the last couple of games. Only a matter of time when he starts finding the net more often again and then he'll be really influential.

It's not just his finishing, it's his decision making too.

[mtowle182 79]

little rough patch of form. nothing to worry about