Timo Werner gives advice to potential Chelsea signing; 23-year-old player not seen in training

Timo Werner really went through the wringer at Chelsea, there’s no denying that.

He had the highest highs of scoring on the way to a Champions League win, but also picked up a reputation for some truly terrible misses. It was clear he spent a lot of his time at the club in a crisis of confidence.

So we were interested to hear what advice he would give anyone making a similar move. He’s back at RB Leipzig now, playing alongside Christopher Nkunku, who will make the move to Stamford Bridge this summer. What did Werner have to say to him? It’s all in the quotes here, as picked up by SportWitness:

“Everyone has to have their own experience,” Werner explained.

“I had a very good first year, the second was so-so. I can tell him from positive and negative experiences, should he change. At a club like that, you don’t play like you did at RB Leipzig, because there’s even more competition – not only on a sporting level, but also on another level, in the mental area.

“You have to cope with that, and everyone has to find their own way. That’s why it’s the wrong approach to give others tips. Time has changed me a lot.”

So he’s not warning him off, but he’s also certainly not saying “go for it, it will be easy.”

As Werner knows well, it rarely is. Nkunku wouldn’t have to do much to get a reputation better than Werner’s in terms of finishing, but he would have to do very well to match his trophy haul in two years.

23-year-old Chelsea player not seen in training just days before Liverpool match

A video showing the entire fit Chelsea squad training ahead of the Liverpool match on Football Daily did not include forward Kai Havertz.

The German scored the only goal of the game when the Blues returned to winning ways with a 1-0 win over London rivals Crystal Palace.

The strike was his sixth of the season in all competitions, as he looks to try and become a more regular asset in front of goal for the club.

He may be beginning to feel the pressure mounting on him over his place in the side. While he has only played an hour for the team, Joao Felix looked extremely bright in his debut against Fulham.

There is also the upcoming signing of Christopher Nkunku to deal with for the German. While they don’t currently play the same position, Havertz’s ideal position could be under fire with the introduction of the France international.

Havertz not seen in training

He may not have the opportunity to prove himself this weekend though. In a video showing the Blues warming up today, the 23-year-old was not seen.

New signing Mykhailo Mudryk was seen with his new teammates, while injured pair Reece James and Ben Chilwell were seen with the first team for the first time in a while.

No Havertz would likely see a return to the starting line-up for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, given he is the only recognised central striker option available for the game.

Armando Broja is out for the rest of the season, whilst Joao Felix’s debut red card means he still has another two games to miss.

There had been a reported breakdown in the relationship between Graham Potter and the former Arsenal and Barcelona striker, after he was substituted in a game against Manchester City despite not actually starting.

SOURCE: chelsea-news.co, thechelseachronicle.com