Manchester United has landed a major coup with the signing of prolific German striker Lea Schüller, who promises to bring a winning mentality and deadly finishing ability to Old Trafford. The 28-year-old's impressive record in Germany's Frauen Bundesliga, where she has scored over 50 goals in each of the past seven seasons, raises questions about what the club can expect from her on the pitch.
Daniel Kraus, Schüller's former coach at SGS Essen and Bayern Munich, believes that United have signed a world-class player. "She has everything to be a top striker - speed, two great feet, good heading ability, and strength," he says. "If she gets used to the style of play in England and can add more physicality to her game, she could become an even bigger threat."
Kraus remembers Schüller's early days with Essen, where she was just 19 years old but had already shown incredible potential. He recalls how she excelled as a central striker, playing straight down the middle most of the time, and how her pace and finishing ability made her almost unstoppable in the box.
Schüller's arrival at United is also seen as an opportunity for her to play alongside other talented attackers like Fridolina Rolfö and Ella Toone. Her ability to score goals from crosses, which has been a hallmark of her game throughout her career, could be a major factor in Manchester United's attacking success this season.
While there are concerns about Schüller's experience playing in England, her confidence and eagerness to fit into the team quickly suggest that she will thrive at Old Trafford. As she said in her first interview with MUTV: "I think this team, and the way they play football, can fit me very well... I'm a direct player so my strength is speed and headers. This team looks like it makes many crosses, so that's perfect for me."
United fans are eagerly awaiting Schüller's debut and can only hope that she will bring a winning mentality to the club, as her former coach believes she has the potential to become an even bigger threat on the pitch.
Daniel Kraus, Schüller's former coach at SGS Essen and Bayern Munich, believes that United have signed a world-class player. "She has everything to be a top striker - speed, two great feet, good heading ability, and strength," he says. "If she gets used to the style of play in England and can add more physicality to her game, she could become an even bigger threat."
Kraus remembers Schüller's early days with Essen, where she was just 19 years old but had already shown incredible potential. He recalls how she excelled as a central striker, playing straight down the middle most of the time, and how her pace and finishing ability made her almost unstoppable in the box.
Schüller's arrival at United is also seen as an opportunity for her to play alongside other talented attackers like Fridolina Rolfö and Ella Toone. Her ability to score goals from crosses, which has been a hallmark of her game throughout her career, could be a major factor in Manchester United's attacking success this season.
While there are concerns about Schüller's experience playing in England, her confidence and eagerness to fit into the team quickly suggest that she will thrive at Old Trafford. As she said in her first interview with MUTV: "I think this team, and the way they play football, can fit me very well... I'm a direct player so my strength is speed and headers. This team looks like it makes many crosses, so that's perfect for me."
United fans are eagerly awaiting Schüller's debut and can only hope that she will bring a winning mentality to the club, as her former coach believes she has the potential to become an even bigger threat on the pitch.