Former Chelsea star labeled ‘special’ after scoring first MLS goal against ex-Spurs teammate
Former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur attacker Timo Werner has finally found the back of the net for the San Jose Earthquakes, helping his side to a 4-1 win against two former Premier League teammates
Timo Werner scored his first goal for the San Jose Earthquakes against LAFC on Sunday -Credit:Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Having struggled with injuries and form since his early-career peak at RB Leipzig, after which he struggled to make it at Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, or back in Germany, forward Timo Werner seems to be rediscovering his form in the MLS. Deemed surplus to requirements by the Bundesliga side after appearing in just 14 games last season, the 30-year-old 57-time Germany international is back to playing regular soccer with the San Jose Earthquakes under former U. S.
Men’s National Team head coach Bruce Arena. Having made three cameo appearances for Leipzig during the first half of the current Bundesliga season, Werner joined San Jose in January, appearing in six out of a possible nine games since. New Jersey officials confirm eye-watering World Cup train prices after Governor's FIFA criticism Jonathan Klinsmann suffers neck fracture as USMNT goalkeeper's agent and club provide updates Werner and former Tottenham Hotspur teammate Son Heung-Min met up ahead of kick-off -Credit:Luiza Moraes/MLS via Getty Images After missing the last two league games with a leg injury, Werner marked his return to the starting lineup against LAFC on Sunday, taking on two former teammates from his days at Spurs in goalkeeper Hugo Lloris and forward Son Heung-min.
And it proved a day to remember for Werner, racking up not only his third assist of the season but also his first goal for the club, with an excellent run which he capped off by slotting the ball neatly past Lloris in the 56th minute, helping his side to a 4-1 win. After the game, Arena lauded Werner’s performance, saying, via MLS Soccer , “You can see that Timo’s going to be a special player for us. “It’s going to take a little time to get his fitness and his rhythm, but he’s a special player.
He’s going to be a great addition to our team. ” As for Werner, he was thrilled when speaking with Apple TV, saying, “I’m very happy to score my first goal. It’s always important for every player on the pitch, but especially for strikers, to score goals and make assists.