Timo Werner Scout Report At Chelsea 2019/2020 – Player Analysis

No one could have predicted the speed at which some of these moves would occur in a summer transfer window that was expected to include a few big moves.

Chelsea have agreed to a deal to sign RB Leipzig’s Timo Werner after activating his buyout clause.

This scout report will examine Werner’s style of play and how he fits into Chelsea’s tactics.

Through tactical analysis, using data and footage, we will determine how he can improve Chelsea’s attacking style of play.

RB Leipzig system and Timo Werner’s role

Werner is a dynamic, eccentric centre-forward who can play as a lone striker or as part of a duo.

Usually taking up the role of a complete forward, Werner is clinical and that is seen in his goal scoring exploits of 25 goals in the current Bundesliga season.

His main attributes revolve around movement, space creation, positioning, and tactical flexibility.

Werner has been instrumental to Leipzig’s attacking success, and through this Timo Werner analysis, we will pinpoint the areas that illustrate his capabilities.

The heat map gives us an indication of his movement and positioning this season. We can see that he prefers coming in off the left.

Before we discuss Werner’s strengths, it is important to examine the system he played in at RB Leipzig.

RB Leipzig mainly utilised a 4-4-2 (27%) often switching to a 3-5-2 (17%) throughout the current season.