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‘Fully fit Pulisic & Ziyech could force Werner out’ – Chelsea striker faces axe when Blues at full strength, says Schwarzer

Timo Werner’s position at Chelsea could come under threat once Christian Pulisic and Hakim Ziyech are fully fit and back up to speed, says Mark Schwarzer.

The Blues invested heavily in another proven frontman over the summer.

Value was expected to be found in a £47.5 million ($65m) deal for Werner, with the Germany international attracting interest from across Europe with his prolific exploits for RB Leipzig.

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He has hit eight goals for Chelsea since moving to England, but a nine-game barren run is seeing questions asked of his value and end product.