CHELSEA summer season signing Timo Werner’s early Stamford Bridge woes continued towards Manchester Metropolis this afternoon, with the German even struggling to take a brief nook.
The £47.5million acquisition was returned to the beginning XI by boss Frank Lampard, who opted to pick him forward of Tammy Abraham and Olivier Giroud in a central putting place.
Werner tried to take a fast quick nookCredit score: Sky Sports activities
The German crumpled to the bottom in acheCredit score: Sky Sports activities
It did not go to plan, nonetheless, with the Blues falling 3-0 all the way down to Pep Guardiola’s males in little greater than half an hour, with Werner on the periphery.
Lampard, 42, continued along with his summer season purchase, nonetheless, retaining him on the market for the complete 90 minutes somewhat than turning to his bench.
However issues acquired much more embarrassing for the German worldwide within the second half.
Werner, 24, understandably tried to inject some urgency into his staff’s efficiency, by taking a nook rapidly.
However in making only a 5 yard move, the out-of-form star appeared to painfully jar his leg.
The gaffe prompted Gary Lineker to put up the video, captioning it: “When it simply ain’t your day.”
Followers lapped up the put up, revelling in Werner’s misfortune.
One joked: “He went down anticipating a free kick”.
It was one other disappointing outing for the out-of-luck aheadCredit score: Andy Hooper-The Each day Mail
Whereas one other contemplated: “When is it his day?”
A 3rd confirmed little sympathy: “Bruh keep on what a child!”
Werner has now equalled his worst ever objective drought, having failed to attain in his final 11 outings.
General, he has managed 4 targets and 5 assists in 17 Premier League appearances – with the final strike coming towards rock-bottom Sheffield United on 7 November.
In the present day’s 3-1 defeat leaves Chelsea sat in eighth, having fallen out of the title dialog.
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