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Werner's Chelsea struggles explained by Ballack as Germany forward nears three months since last Premier League goal

Timo Werner’s struggles in the Premier League are due to the difference in playing styles between Chelsea and RB Leipzig, says Michael Ballack – and it is Werner who will have to adapt.

Werner arrived at Stamford Bridge to much fanfare after his £47.5 million ($59m) move from the Bundesliga over the summer but has struggled for goals and looked short of confidence.

A spell of four goals in four games between October and November proved a false dawn, with Sunday’s game against Sheffield United marking three months to the day since his last Premier League strike.