Player Watch Player Watch: Timo Werner

[muppetman]

Seems he is one of those players who is better when it's instinctive and he doesn't have time to overthink it.

Been a great loan so far.

 

[mil1lion]

He took the goal well but he's best when he doesn't have time to think about the finish. We get the best from him by playing quick and with purpose. Son was excellent at that driving into the box and a nice cut back for him. If we get back to how we were earlier in the season and play the ball quickly not only will Werner get better chances but he won't get caught offside as much.

 

[dontcallme]

That summarises where I am with the signing.

As far as value and suitability for our playing style is concerned, it's a no-brainer.

For the front 3 positions we are going into next season with Son, Richarlison, Kulusevski, Johnson, Werner, Solomon, Gil and Veliz.

Son aside, none really stand out as reliable quality though several have the potential to be.

I'd be surprised if we are looking to sell Solomon, only Gil looks like it might be the right time for him to move on.

This half season loan is Werner's chance to convince us to give him a way back into the Prem at the top end. With what I have seen so far I'm not convinced he particularly improves us though I am open to him changing my mind.

I'm still on the fence with the signing.

He fits our system really well, seems like a really good guy and doesn't seem the type to complain if making a few sub appearances.

I still worry that signing him leaves with good options but a lack of special players. Not against the signing and he might be the best fit available, just on the fence a bit.

 

[mill]

I'm still on the fence with the signing.

He fits our system really well, seems like a really good guy and doesn't seem the type to complain if making a few sub appearances.

I still worry that signing him leaves with good options but a lack of special players. Not against the signing and he might be the best fit available, just on the fence a bit.

Yeah I’m the same but hopefully he keeps this form up and it becomes a no brainier

 

[mill]

Yeah I’m the same but hopefully he keeps this form up and it becomes a no brainier

Whether we keep him or not it’s been a successful loan with I’m sure more to come from him

 

[SonicSarr]

Whether we keep him or not it’s been a successful loan with I’m sure more to come from him

I was all over us signing him when he was up and coming. The boy has a lot more in his locker. A bit of confidence is all required. A no brainer at £15m IMO.

 

[Japhet]

Really pleased for him today. He found the perfect bit of space in the box and buried his chance. I think his movement overall is excellent and hope his recent goals give his confidence a boost. He seems to be very happy here too.

 

[yido_number1]

Can't ask much more from him at the moment. He's fit and contributing and long may it continue.

 

[chas vs dave]

Lovely goal today,.just stroked it in

 

[tobi]

His goal today is similar to Son's second vs Burnley, pass inside and a first time side foot shot across the keeper.

 

[dontcallme]

I was all over us signing him when he was up and coming. The boy has a lot more in his locker. A bit of confidence is all required. A no brainer at £15m IMO.

As far as value for money is concerned, it's a no brainer.

For me, the question is about squad size. We play with a front 3 if we don't include the playmaker role that Maddison plays.

For those 3 places we have a choice of Son, Richarlison, Johnson, Kulusevski and Solomon with Gil and Veliz as the young backups.

I believe ignoring young back ups we want 2 good options for each position. Adding Werner to those 5 means we have that but lack that special player.

I don't believe we're looking to sell any of those players except for Gil this summer.

 

[Hazelton]

As far as value for money is concerned, it's a no brainer.

For me, the question is about squad size. We play with a front 3 if we don't include the playmaker role that Maddison plays.

For those 3 places we have a choice of Son, Richarlison, Johnson, Kulusevski and Solomon with Gil and Veliz as the young backups.

I believe ignoring young back ups we want 2 good options for each position. Adding Werner to those 5 means we have that but lack that special player.

I don't believe we're looking to sell any of those players except for Gil this summer.

I think Solomon and Gil probably end up going, with Werner and another more marquee winger replacing them.

 

[dontcallme]

I think Solomon and Gil probably end up going, with Werner and another more marquee winger replacing them.

I'm not convinced Solomon leaves after 1 season that is tarred by injury.

 

[arunspurs]

Werner is at his best when he plays with no time on ball, purely on instincts.
In summer, I would buy Werner and sell Gil.

I think we have space in squad for Werner and then go for one for winger in Nico Williams or Kvara...given we will be in CL or EL.

 

[Bluto Blutarsky]

I'm not convinced Solomon leaves after 1 season that is tarred by injury.

I think if he does leave it will be the injury concerns, and whether we want to risk being left short again.

 

[luRRka]

4 goal contributions (2g, 2a) in 7 apps is a fantastic return for a January loan signing. He’s clearly made himself a really popular member of the dressing room, too. Think it’s a no brainer to make him a permanent signing in the summer.

Pretty much 5. He set up udogie for a goal but udogie played the ball into a defender before scoring so doesn't count as the assist

 

[dontcallme]

I think if he does leave it will be the injury concerns, and whether we want to risk being left short again.

The other question is if another team will buy him after a season with practically no football through injury.

 

[FrankSpencer]

That finish today was way more difficult to execute than he made it look. Loved it.

 

[talkshowhost86]

I love him

I don't really know why

But I do

I will accept though that my weirdness is not a reason to spend 15m

A couple more goals between now and June would help

I love him even more today

Our story is getting a bit steamy now

 

[JUSTINSIGNAL]

The other question is if another team will buy him after a season with practically no football through injury.

They won't. I also don't think we'll try and move him on so soon after signing him.

Personally I don't reckon we'll sign Werner. We're obviously giving him a carrot at the moment to motivate him but IMO we'll sign a higher level wing forward in the summer to compete for a starting spot.