Wolfsburg ride on Schuerrle treble

AFP, BERLIN: Germany winger Andre Schuerrle claimed the first Bundesliga hat-trick of his career on Tuesday as Wolfsburg routed bottom side Hanover 96 4-0 away in the German league.
It was Schuerrle’s cross at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana which saw Mario Goetze score Germany’s winning goal in the 2014 World Cup final.
But the 25-year-old Schuerrle has struggled to hold down a first-team place since joining Wolfsburg from Chelsea a year ago.
“I already have the match ball in the changing room,” beamed Schuerrle as Wolfsburg got back to winning ways after Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at home to Bayern Munich.
“I was playing more as a striker tonight and the change paid off. Of course I’m pleased, but it’s the sort of game which is good for the soul.”
March 1 is a lucky day for Schuerrle who also scored a hat-trick for Chelsea against Fulham in the Premier League exactly two years ago.
His performance will boost his standing at Wolfsburg and in this one game he has scored more goals than in his previous 33 matches for the Champions League side.
He needed just 26 minutes to score three goals before Germany team-mate Julian Draxler added Wolfsburg’s fourth at Hanover’s HDI Arena.

Wolfsburg ride on Schuerrle treble

AFP, BERLIN: Germany winger Andre Schuerrle claimed the first Bundesliga hat-trick of his career on Tuesday as Wolfsburg routed bottom side Hanover 96 4-0 away in the German league. It was Schuerrles cross at Rio de Janeiros Maracana which saw Mario Goetze score Germanys winning goal in the 2014 World Cup final. But the 25-year-old Schuerrle has struggled to hold down a first-team place since joining Wolfsburg from Chelsea a year ago. I already have the match ball in the changing room, beamed Schuerrle as Wolfsburg got back to winning ways after Saturdays 2-0 defeat at home to Bayern Munich. I was playing more as a striker tonight and the change paid off. Of course Im pleased, but its the sort of game which is good for the soul. March 1 is a lucky day for Schuerrle who also scored a hat-trick for Chelsea against Fulham in the Premier League exactly two years ago. His performance will boost his standing at Wolfsburg and in this one game he has scored more goals than in his previous 33 matches for the Champions League side. He needed just 26 minutes to score three goals before Germany team-mate Julian Draxler added Wolfsburgs fourth at Hanovers HDI Arena.