Timo Werner claims the style of football at Chelsea may be working to his detriment after suggesting he is more comfortable playing for Germany.
Werner has been something of an enigma since joining Chelsea from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2020. His form in the Bundesliga with Leipzig had been prolific. But he has not been able to replicate it in the Premier League.
Indeed, he scored just six times among 35 league appearances in his debut season in English football. This time around, he has only managed one goal from 14 top-flight outings.
Since the start of the season, he has scored six times in all competitions for his club, and the same amount for his country in 21 fewer appearances.
His latest international goal came on Saturday, when Germany beat Israel 2-0 in a friendly. It took his tally for his nation up to 22 goals from 48 caps.
That ratio is far superior to what he has managed with Chelsea. The Blues have been rewarded with just 19 goals from 80 appearances.
There could have been more were it not for a number ruled out due to offsides. But Werner also attributes the different styles of play to his contrasting form for club and country.
Although admitting he still enjoys his football at Chelsea, Werner has made it clear things are not going how he wants with them. It only becomes more apparent when he rediscovers his shooting boots in the German colours.
After the win over Israel, he said: “I’m a striker and always want to score.
“Things aren’t going the…
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