The
Germany international has come under fire on several occasions this season for
missing easy chances, the
most recent of which came in the draw with Real Madrid in the Champions League
earlier this week.
Werner
failed to get on the scoresheet once again this weekend but he did provide the
assist for Kai Havertz’s second goal in Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Fulham.
And in
doing so Werner registered his 10th assist across all competitions for Chelsea
this season, which means he is now in double figures for both goals and assists
for the campaign so far.
And the
last Chelsea player to manage that feat in their debut season at Stamford
Bridge was Eden Hazard in the 2012-13 campaign.
‘Timo was
involved in many chances, Mason [Mount] was outstanding and always involved,’
Thomas Tuchel said after Chelsea’s latest win.
‘Kai
played double striker with Timo and the two had a good connection and were
always dangerous. There is still a lot to improve but another good performance.
We need him [Havertz] spot on to achieve our goals.
‘There
are many reasons to maybe talk about why it is a difficult situation [for
Havertz in his first season in England] but in the end you are responsible for
yourself and he is. He must adapt as quick as possible. That is what he is
doing and that is what we demand of him.’
With
their win over Fulham, Chelsea have tightened their grip on securing a top-four
finish in the Premier League.
Tuchel’s
side are now six points clear of fifth-placed West Ham and are only two points
behind third-placed Leicester City, who they are due to play on May 19.
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