After a very strong start to the season, Chelsea striker Timo Werner has now gone eight games without scoring in all competitions.
The German international has started 18 of the Blues’ 21 matches so far this campaign, while he has often been played out of position on the left-wing by manager Frank Lampard.
It has led to some supporters on Twitter calling for Werner to be rested for the game against West Ham on Monday night, while others feel he simply needs to be used as a centre-forward:
The guy needs a rest
— Jay (@Jay13Silva) December 16, 2020
Play him as a no. 9
— Tony (@CFC_Chuks) December 16, 2020
Just play him up top or not at all
— stop starting abraham (@InTimooooo) December 16, 2020
Ideally it would be TW in the middle with CP on the left. CP’s injury issues mean this just isn’t happening as much as it should.
— Russell (@russelltalbot) December 16, 2020
Play him as a no. 9
— Tony (@CFC_Chuks) December 16, 2020
He is fine on the wing if the other team has a high line but if they have a low block it neutralises everything he can bring to the game from a wide position when that happens he needs to move central either as main striker or just behind as a second forward
— Ragamuffin (@Blueshaded_Rags) December 16, 2020
Don’t drop him, play him as a central forward!
— Kun Cade (@KunCade2) December 16, 2020
He needs to be playing as a no. 9, simple.
— Manny–Fest (@DJManifest828) December 16, 2020
Ever since he got back from International duty after Germany were trashed by Spain, he’s been something else..
I don’t know if that match had any thing to do with his confidence.
— кєηzу™? (@kenzy_makanaki) December 16, 2020
To be honest, it doesn’t seem like fatigue is a factor as the German is well used to playing every few days. He started 41 of RB Leipzig’s 45 matches last season.
Werner’s position is probably more of a factor. The 24-year-old played ostensibly as a central striker in Germany and Lampard may be wise to switch him back to his more natural position in order for the goals to flow again.
