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Sep272020 by JBNo Comments

Timo Werner ‘unhappy’ with Chelsea display after 3-3 draw with West Brom

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Timo Werner says he’s ‘absolutely unhappy’ with Chelsea’s performance aftetvtheir 3-3 draw with West Brom on Saturday evening. The blues were 3-0 down after just 27 minutes against Slaven Bilic’s side and looked set to suffer a second consecutive defeat in the Premier League this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Chelsea battled back after the half-time and goals from Mason Mount and Callum Hudson-Odoi handed Lampard's side a lifeline before Abraham got an equaliser in injury time. Werner is still searching for his first League goal since signing for Chelsea in the summer window and the German forward says he has mixed emotions after the draw against West Brom. In a post to Chelsea supporters on Instagram, Timo Werner wrote: ‘We never give ...

Sep232020 by JBNo Comments

Timo Werner reveals doubts about Chelsea transfer after Bayern thrashing

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Timo Werner admits Bayern's win over Chelsea in the Champions League ‘hadn’t exactly spoken in favour’ of a move to the club but believes the blues have since gone some way to addressing the problems. Goals from Serge Gnabry and Robert Lewandowski put Bayern in total control of the game and Chelsea’s hopes appeared to have been extinguished even before the second leg had been played. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The break in football caused by the pandemic meant Werner joined Chelsea before their trip to the Allianz Arena but he could not play any part in Munich as Bayern extended their advantage and secured a place in the next stage. Asked whether it was shocking to watch Bayern’s comprehensive victorybover Chelsea, Werner told cfbayern.com: ‘I woul...

Sep172020 by JBNo Comments

Ferdinand reveals what Lampard told him about ‘ridiculous’ Ziyech

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Former England skipper Rio Ferdinand says Lampard has been impressed with Hakim Ziyech since his arrival at the club and says the Moroccan’s passing is ‘ridiculous’. The former Ajax winger moved to Stamford Bridge in July, though the deal was already agreed early in 2019. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 27-year-old is yet to make his Chelsea debut after missing out on the 3-1 victory against Brighton due to injury but Lampard hopes to have him fit for the game against Liverpool on Sunday. With so many new signings at the Bridge, Ziyech’s arrival has gone under the radar but Ferdinand has revealed how happy Lampard has been with him. ‘You know what I spoke to Frank the other day about Ziyech and he said: ‘His passing is ridiculous.’ Ferdinand told...

Sep162020 by JBNo Comments

Timo Werner explains Liverpool snub ahead of Premier League clash

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Chelsea forward Timo Werner has confirmed he held discussions with Liverpool but was more attracted to the project at the Bridge, where he will take on Klopp's side on Sunday. The German star appeared destined to join the Reds from RB Leipzig at one point this year, but they baulked at his price tag and that allowed Chelsea to move and seal a £47.5m deal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Werner will play against Liverpool this weekend and says he has no regrets about not joining the Premier League champions, despite feeling he would have suited the team. Asked about his decision not to sign for Liverpool, and whether he had any extra motivation to score on Sunday, Timo Werner said: ‘I think, yeah, when I decided to leave Leipzig I talked to different clubs...

Sep152020 by JBNo Comments

Timo Werner confirms whether injury will keep him out of Liverpool clash

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Timo Werner made an impressive start to life in the Premier League as he helped Chelsea to a 3-1 win over Brighton - and revealed he did so despite playing much of the match with an injury. The German forward marked his first competitive appearance for Chelsea by winning the penalty which allowed Jorginho to open the scoring in Monday night’s 3-1 victory at the Amex. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 24-year-old said after the game that a knock he picked up when being fouled by Brighton keeper Mat Ryan inhibited him for the rest of the game, but he still played a full 90 minutes and quickly dimissed any fear he might miss next week's game with Liverpool. "The knee of the goalkeeper hit me directly in the muscle and it went very hard," he told Sky Spor...

Sep152020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard rates Havertz & Werner after their Chelsea debuts vs Brighton

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Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says there’s more to come from new stars Kai Havertz and Timo Werner after the duo made their full debuts in the club's win against Brighton. Chelsea started their Premier League season with a 3-1 victory, where Lampard handed full debuts to both of his new German signings. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Werner played a key role in Chelsea’s opener when he was taken down by Mat Ryan in the area after an interception high up the field, which allowed Jorginho to score from 12 yards. But, Havertz had a quiet debut and it was clear that the former Leverkusen midfielder will need him time with his new team-mates to adapt at the club. But Lampard was impressed with both players and says they’ll only get better. On Havertz’s p...

Sep52020 by JBNo Comments

Why Timo Werner snubbed Solskjaer & Guardiola to join Frank Lampard’s side

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Chelsea striker Timo Werner reportedly turned down both Manchester City and Manchester United in order to sign for Frank Lampard’s side. The German forward completed a £48m transfer to Stamford Bridge which is worth around £170,000-per-week in June. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); For several months, it seemed as though the Premier League champions would swoop in to sign the RB Leipzig striker after Jurgen Klopp spoke about him. Yet the financial implications of coronavirus pandemic effectively derailed Liverpool's chances to sign the 24-year-old. According to Bild, Liverpool were not the only side interested in signing Werner from under Chelsea’s noses. Solskjaer is reported to have met the player in Berlin in an attempt to bring him to United....

Aug52020 by JBNo Comments

Gundogan reveals how Man City reacted to Werner joining Chelsea

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Ilkay Gundogan says he was flooded with questions from his City team-mates about Timo Werner after the German forward completed a move to Chelsea. Werner attracted huge attention from European big sides after a spectacular season with RB Leipzig in which he scored 34 goals in 45 matches. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Liverpool’s finances saw the Reds pull out of a deal and Frank Lampard lured Werner to Stamford Bridge. Werner officially became a Chelsea player on July 1 after they activated his £47.5m release clause at Leipzig and he trained with his new team last month. Timo Werner believes his playing style is ‘perfect’ for the Premier League and Gundogan has revealed that City’s squad are aware of th...

Jul302020 by JBNo Comments

Giroud explains why he’s not worried about the arrival of Timo Werner

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Olivier Giroud says he’s not bothered about the arrival of Timo Werner as he believes he still has something unique to offer in the Chelsea team. The France international has been in good form since the season restarted, as he has scored seven goals in all competitions for Frank Lampard's side. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘Werner’s arrival is an additional motivation and it was inevitable that the club recruit a striker,’ Giroud told L’Equipe in the lead-up to Chelsea’s FA Cup final game against Arsenal. ‘Chelsea are a great club, which spends money to strengthen the team, and I was expecting someone to come. ‘With Ziyech and Werner, Chelsea will try to be more competitive. ‘If you had told me that it was a player of my profile who was coming, I ...

Jul152020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard fires warning to Chelsea players over Ziyech & Werner arrivals

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Frank Lampard has sent a warning to his players not to be unsettled with the signings of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech from Ajax and RB Leipzig respectively. The Chelsea coach added two major additions to his front line and questions have already been asked about how Werner and Ziyech might fit into his team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It has even been suggested Tammy Abraham’s place may be under huge threat from Werner, who scored 35 goals for Leipzig this campaign. Lampard was asked about the prospect of some of his players being umhappy by the decision to sign Werner and Ziyech – who cost a combined £80m in transfer fees. He said: ‘If players come in, that should be the nature of the beast playing for Chelsea. It shouldn’t be a problem for anyon...