Werner in the starting line-up alongside Lukaku? Tuchel comments

Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel has once again given Timo Werner hope that he could be in the starting line-up of the Blues alongside Romelu Lukaku in the future.

“He clearly showed us how dangerous he and Romelu can be together,” said Tuchel on Tuesday at the press conference before the game against Aston Villa in the League Cup (Wednesday, 8.45pm).

The 25-year-old came on as a substitute for the Premier League win against Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend and scored his first scorer point with his submission for Antonio Rüdiger’s goal to make it 3-0.

“Timo was not satisfied with his performance in the first few games, there was also a bit of disappointment after the European Championships,” explained Tuchel and backed Werner: “What you don’t see is his performance in training. He’s much more relaxed there, more fluid in his movements, with more self-confidence. “

That’s why he came in against Tottenham. “There are clear signs that he is on the right track and that he can show it tomorrow,” said the former BVB coach, adding: “Timo was in a better position, he could cause danger around Romelu. He had one Assist and move smart, have the freedom and make decisions with more self-confidence. Hopefully he can take this momentum with him “

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Tuchel believes in the Lukaku / Werner duo

Werner has only made five appearances and a total of 183 minutes in the current season. Lukaku, who returned from Inter Milan to Stamford Bridge for 115 million euros in the summer, is placed under Tuchel. The Belgian repaid the trust with four goals.

Already at the beginning of September, curiously before the league game against Aston Villa, Tuchel had indicated an interaction between Werner and Lukaku. “I’m sure we’ll find games and solutions where we can with both games,” he said, adding: “Timo loves to play around a striker. And Romelu is that for us with his size and physique.”