Marco Grüll
SVW
Left Winger
Left Wingback
Half-Space Orchestrator
Jul 6, 1998 (28)
Both
5'11"
163 lb
Assists on insurance goal
Grull assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 3-2 win against Mainz. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 89th minute.
Analysis: Grull had good service and was eventually rewarded with an assist, which proved to be key in Bremen securing three points. The forward should be a focal point of this attack once again next Saturday against Hoffenheim, a side that has allowed 14 goals through seven Bundesliga matches.
Main creator for Bremen
Grull had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing three times (two accurate), creating three chances and making four tackles (winning three) during Friday's 2-2 draw with Dortmund.
Analysis: Grull set up Niclas Fullkrug for the game tying goal in the 92nd minute while leading Bremen in crosses, chances created and tackles during the draw. The attacker has three goal involvements, five shots, nine chances created and 12 crosses over his last three starts.
Tallies goal, assist in win
Grull scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and three chances created in Saturday's 3-2 win over FC Augsburg. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 60th minute.
Analysis: Grull was the focal point of Werder Bremen's attack, creating three chances in a strong overall effort. The forward will likely need more volume if he wants to add a goal to his ledger against Borussia Dortmund, a side that has only conceded twice so far this season.
Four crosses in Saturday
Grull had two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against 1. FC Koln.
Analysis: Grull sent in four crosses during Saturday's draw. The forward didn't create a chance during the clash, but he was excellent in open play and had a role on set-pieces. That gives Grull a decent floor, though Werder might not be the most impressive offensive team throughout this campaign.
Scores, assists in win
Grull scored one goal and assisted once from five shots and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory over RB Leipzig.
Analysis: Grull turned in another stellar performance for Werder Bremen on Saturday, recording a goal and an assist to contribute to two of the team's three goals. He now has one goal and two assists through the first two matches, already surpassing his assist total from last season in an encouraging start for the winger.
Sets up goal on Sunday
Grull assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 4-1 defeat against SC Freiburg.
Analysis: Grull set up Dariusz Stalmach's consolation with a well taken corner in the 76th minute. Grull registered the most crosses in the game, created two chances and also made four tackles, one clearance, one interception and one block. He has now assisted in the opening game for two seasons in a row and coincidentally, Bremen have lost both games 4-1.
Four crosses in 2-0 defeat
Grull recorded one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund.
Analysis: Grull attempted four crosses as his side fell to a 2-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund. He came on as a second-half sub but wasn't able to provide an assist. He hasn't started any of the last five Bremen games, but has taken a shot in his last three appearances as a sub.
Suspension served
Grull could play again following a one-match Bundesliga suspension.
Analysis: Grull has been an occasional offensive contributor on the wings, although he dropped to a bench spot in his last contest before the ban. He'll challenge Jovan Milosevic and Jens Stage for playing time in the future, looking to improve on his league averages of 1.3 shots (0.4 on goal) and 1.1 chances created per game.
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