André Schürrle Praises Algeria Ahead of World Cup Semi-Final Clash with Brazil
As Germany prepares to face Brazil in the 2014 World Cup semi-finals, Chelsea forward André Schürrle has reflected on their hard-fought Round of 16 encounter with Algeria.
Speaking to Téléfoot, Schürrle acknowledged the strong performance of the Algerian team, known as the Fennecs. “The Algerians played really well,” he said. “Honestly, after 90 minutes, maybe they deserved to win.”
Germany eventually secured their place in the quarter-finals with a victory in extra time, but Schürrle’s comments underline just how close the match was and how formidable Algeria proved to be.
Following their win over Algeria, Joachim Löw’s side edged past France 1-0 in the quarter-finals. Now, they prepare to take on hosts Brazil in a semi-final clash that echoes the 2002 World Cup final, where Brazil triumphed.
The upcoming match promises to be a thrilling contest between two football giants, with Schürrle and the Nationalmannschaft aiming to continue their strong run in the tournament.
