The ex-Chelsea forward has struggled for form since returning to the Bundesliga but netted a superb hat-trick against Hannover and says he has hit back at his doubters
Wolfsburg forward Andre Schurrle feels his hat-trick in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Hannover served as an answer to those who have criticised his form since he returned to the Bundesliga.
The former Chelsea forward has struggled for consistency since moving back to his native Germany in February 2015, but netted an impressive treble in Wolfsburg's convincing success at the HDI-Arena.
Julian Draxler was also on target but Schurrle's display stole the headlines, and the World Cup winner believes he has proved his worth to his doubters.
"A lot has been written and a lot has been said - I think that was a clear answer on my behalf," he said afterwards.
"That really does me good, but it's more important that we took all three points away from home.
"We want to see that as the start of something really good. But it's just the start – we must continue in that vein.
"We must pick up where we left off with this good performance and continue to work hard, in order for more such games to follow."
Dieter Hecking's men sit eighth in the Bundesliga - a point off the final European place - and lead their Champions League last-16 tie with Gent 3-2 ahead of next week's second leg.
- Goal