Timo Werner has been blamed for Frank Lampard's sacking and his goal drought now stands at 14 games, but he already looks happier in Thomas Tuchel's special role... now he has to prove it by scoring at long last

Daily Mail | February 15, 2021

Graeme Souness may still need some convincing but there are certainly green shoots of recovery for Timo Werner at Chelsea.

The £53million striker may now be 14 Premier League matches without a goal but he is undoubtedly more involved and looking more dangerous.

Thomas Tuchel has been sensitive to Werner's struggles in the final weeks of Frank Lampard's time in charge as their league form collapsed and any title challenge faded.

Timo Werner (left) still hasn't scored under new Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel (right) but his all-round attacking game is benefitting from a subtle shift in position

Werner (left) celebrates with Mason Mount, who scored Chelsea's opening goal in their 2-1 win at Sheffield United on Sunday night

Werner was brought down by Blades goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale for a second-half penalty

Known far and wide as a first-rate tactical innovator, Tuchel has made Werner a 'left 10' in his 3-4-1-2 system, which seems to suit the striker far more than playing out wide.