Timo Werner Archives ⋆ LSU

Jan92024 by JBNo Comments

Why Man Utd turned down chance to sign Timo Werner ahead of Spurs

Bundesliga, Premier League, Transfer Info

Reports suggest that Manchester United decided against signing Timo Werner before Tottenham, who are now close to securing the RB Leipzig striker on loan for the remainder of the season. United, aiming to bolster Erik ten Hag's attacking choices, had Werner on their shortlist for the January transfer window. Man Utd in talks to sign former Arsenal forward Why Ronaldo & Lionel Messi could convince Kylian Mbappe to join Liverpool Casemiro finally explains why he grabbed Rasmus Hojlund The player has scored two goals in 14 appearances for RB Leipzig this season. According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United chose not to pursue a deal for Werner, as the former Chelsea striker doesn't match the forward profile they are seeking. ‘It’s a loan, Spurs have buy option but ...

Feb212023 by JBNo Comments

Timo Werner slams Tuchel & blames Romelu Lukaku for Chelsea failure

Premier League, Bundesliga

Former Chelsea striker Timo Werner, who now plays for RB Leipzig has opened up on his time at Stamford Bridge. Werner criticised Thomas Tuchel and singled out Romelu Lukaku as the reason for his failures at Chelsea. He has given an honest verdict on his two years in England. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Germany international joined Chelsea ahead of the 2020/21 campaign. He initially started his spell with the club in fine form in front of goal. Michael Owen names favourite to win the Premier League after Man Utd win Premier League reveal why Man Utd’s Sabitzer wasn’t sent off for horror tackle Chelsea star’s wife likes tweet calling for Graham Potter sack But Werner was never able to recover from his first real dip in the Premier ...

Oct132022 by JBNo Comments

Thierry Henry explains why Timo Werner flopped at Chelsea

Premier League

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry claims Timo Werner struggled at Chelsea because he was lacking confidence and didn’t ‘feel the love’ at Stamford Bridge. Werner scored 23 goals in 89 matches across two seasons at Chelsea after a £50m transfer move from RB Leipzig in 2020. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While the German star won the UEFA Champions League and reached three Wembley finals during his spell in west London, he was often criticised for a lack of end product. Last summer, Chelsea agreed to sell Werner for almost half the amount they paid to sign him, with the 26-year-old returning to RB Leipzig on a four-year deal. Werner has picked up from where he left off in the Bundesliga, scoring seven goals in 13 games this campaign, including the open...

May142022 by JBNo Comments

Timo Werner explains why he doesn’t regret snubbing Liverpool move

Premier League

Timo Werner says he has no regrets over his decision to snub Liverpool in favour of Chelsea as the two sides prepare to meet in the FA Cup final. Germany star Werner was close to signing for Liverpool in the summer of 2020 but eventually signed for Chelsea in a £47.5million deal from RB Leipzig. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Werner has had a tough spell at Stamford Bridge, helping Tuchel’s side win the Champions League, Club World Cup and Super Cup but struggling to nail down a starting position and receiving criticism for his inconsistency in front of goal. Two Man Utd players pulled apart after ‘shocking’ fight in training Chelsea reach initial agreement to sign Inter Milan star on a free Guardiola completely destroys Patrice Evra & B...

Feb32022 by JBNo Comments

Timo Werner leads line in worst Premier League XI of the campaign

Premier League

Chelsea striker Timo Werner is the only player from a club in the top half of the Premier League to feature in the worst starting XI of the season. Players must have started at least five Premier League matches to be up for selection, with picks made according to the WhoScored ratings. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Here is the best XI - GK: Tim Krul (Norwich) – 6.43 Norwich have conceded 45 goals this campaign – the most in the Premier League – and Krul’s save percentage of 65.3% is currently the sixth-worst in the division. He’s also saved just one penalty from five. RB: Mads Roerslev (Brentford) – 6.36 The defender had a goal and an assist in the 2-1 victory over Aston Villa, but his general play falls below that of Sergi Canos and Rico Henry, his...

Dec12021 by JBNo Comments

Ralf Rangnick to discuss Timo Werner transfer with Man Utd board

Premier League

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick is ‘keen to discuss’ the signing of Chelsea striker Timo Werner with his board. The German was appointed interim head coach for the rest of the campaign earlier this week and he’ll take on a two-year consultancy role at the club from next summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rangnick will advise the board on all football decisions, including recruitment. He is known to have one of the sharpest tactical minds in football but his expertise in recruitment is also very much regarded. Cristiano Ronaldo aims dig at Lionel Messi over Ballon d’Or win WATCH: Arsenal’s Gabriel fights off thieves with baseball bats trying to steal £45k car Thiago Silva hits back at Paul Scholes over Ronaldo claim The Germ...

Oct202021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel provides injury updates on Timo Werner & Romelu Lukaku

Premier League

Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that both Timo Werner and Romelu Lukaku will be out ‘for some games’ after suffering injuries during Chelsea’s 4-0 Champions League victory over Malmo. Lukaku was awarded a penalty after being brought down in the box by Lasse Nielsen in the 18th minute of the game, with the defender falling on his ankle. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Belgian star attempted to play on, but was replaced by Kai Havertz. Meanwhile, Werner was taken off shortly before the break after making a late run into the box before falling over clutching his right hamstring. Henry says Mo Salah is not the best; names the player ahead of the Liverpool star Thomas Tuchel drops big Erling Haaland transfer hint ahead of January window Olivier Giroud ...

Oct42021 by JBNo Comments

Timo Werner warned he will be ‘moved on’ after Tuchel comments

Premier League

Timo Werner has been warned he will be ‘moved on’ unless he improves quickly after Thomas Tuchel’s comments on the Chelsea star. Werner has had a mixed spell at Stamford Bridge after his £47.5m move from RB Leipzig and former Chelsea striker Tony Cascarino says patience may be running thin at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite helping the Blues win the Champions League, reach the FA Cup final & secure a top-four finish in the league last campaign, Werner attracted huge criticism for his poor finishing. Sir Alex Ferguson reveals Solskjaer’s big mistake in Everton draw Van Dijk names two Chelsea players among the best defenders in the world Ferdinand reveals what furious Ronaldo told Man Utd team-mates after Everton equaliser T...

Sep272021 by JBNo Comments

Timo Werner ‘wanted to join Man Utd’ over Chelsea before £48m move

Premier League

Chelsea forward Timo Werner wanted to join Manchester United over the London club and Liverpool before his £53m move to Stamford Bridge last summer. That was revealed in the evidence in a German court case between Werner's agent Karl-Heinz Forster and his former associate Murat Lokurlu. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to Bild, a million-dollar- dispute is ongoing between the two men. The case is set to be heard on Tuesday but documents revealed ahead of the hearing suggest Werner's preferred destination was United before he left RB Leipzig. Olivier Giroud explains why he was forced to leave Chelsea for AC Milan Solskjaer blasts Aston Villa stars for putting off Fernandes before Man Utd penalty In WhatsApp messages from 2019, Werner repor...

Sep222021 by JBNo Comments

Thomas Tuchel reveals plan for Timo Werner after Romelu Lukaku’s arrival

Premier League

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says he now has a “clear impression” of how Timo Werner can flourish alongside Romelu Lukaku. Werner has struggled for consistent goals since joining the club from RB Leipzig and many have criticised his displays. But he has impressed with his movement and use of speed to occupy defences in games. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Many pundits questioned before Lukaku’s arrival whether it would cause Werner to be sidelined, or help him improve his goalscoring again. Steve McManaman questions Chelsea consistency in race to win the Premier League Thomas Tuchel gives Edouard Mendy injury update ahead of Man City clash Ferdinand names Chelsea star as the best defender in the Premier League The Belgium international is a ...