MX23RW : Friday, April 4 04:52:17| >> :120:10682:10682:

Chelsea's Timo Werner aiming to live up to "Turbo Timo" nickname

The Germany striker admitted he was still trying on "Turbo Timo" for size.

Timo Werner has pledged to live up to his new nickname at Chelsea.

The Germany striker admitted he was still trying on "Turbo Timo" for size, but insisted he would make the moniker fit – by terrorising Premier League defences with his pace.

The £53million hitman honed his high-sprint speeds through hill running with his dad as a youngster, before sharpening his deadly running angles under Julian Nagelsmann at RB Leipzig.

Brighton and Hove Albion v Chelsea – Premier League – AMEX Stadium
Timo Werner believes he will flourish in the Premier League with Chelsea (Glyn Kirk/PA)

Now the 24-year-old is ready to turn on the afterburners under Frank Lampard in west London, with his Stamford Bridge debut fast approaching against Liverpool on Sunday.

"I only just heard that nickname moments ago; Turbo Timo is not the worst," said Werner. "I was a little bit surprised by it, but I hope to show that it fits me well.

"Being fast helps give me opportunities to score goals, create chances for the team and other players.

"My father knew I was fast and wanted me to get stronger; he let me run some hills. It's really helped me a lot, it's given me a way to work hard.

"In Leipzig I learned a lot from the manager, on how to improve in different positions. But it was the right time to try something new, out of Germany, to try the Premier League.

"It's such a great league, with a lot of massive defenders, strong defenders. It is the point where I want the next challenge."

Werner has shaken off a dead leg to be fit to face Liverpool on Sunday, with Chelsea boss Lampard tipping the savvy striker to cause the Reds problems in west London.

Werner admitted after his top-flight debut at Brighton to being surprised by the physical size of Premier League defences, but Lampard said that honesty will stand him in good stead for making the grade in England.

"I loved his statements afterwards and it follows on from the Timo Werner I spoke to when he signed and the way he's been since he started working here," said Lampard.

"He's an incredibly-talented player. He is robust, so I've no doubt he can handle the Premier League and the size of the opposition.

"And he's very low maintenance. He comes in, he trains, he works hard, he lives right and he wants to come here and be a success.

"All the players coming from foreign leagues have to be given some time to adjust to the league. I'm confident they will adjust quickly. We'll work towards that.

"I'd like to see Timo up against what is a fantastic defence, Liverpool at the weekend. I've no worries of how he will approach it, in terms of the size or speed or strength or Liverpool. I'm sure Timo will back himself and give everything."

ID:414959: cacheID:414959:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:13621:
Written by
P A
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates his hat-trick against Leeds United on September 12, 2020
Read Next:
Combined XI: Chelsea vs. Liverpool
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool30227170274373
2Arsenal301710355253061
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest30176750351557
4Chelsea30157854371752
5Manchester CityMan City30156957401751
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle29155949391050
7Aston Villa3013984445-148
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton30121174845347
9Fulham3012994440445
10Bournemouth301281049381144
11Brentford30125135147441
12Crystal Palace29101093734340
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd30107133741-437
14Tottenham HotspurSpurs301041655441134
15Everton30713103237-534
16West Ham UnitedWest Ham3097143350-1734
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves3085174158-1729
18Ipswich TownIpswich3048183063-3320
19Leicester CityLeicester3045212567-4217
20Southampton3024242271-4910


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!