After demonstrating an amazing level during the last few seasons, Timo Werner became a priority to Chelsea FC. The german forward dominates some game fundamentals which makes him a great fit to Frank Lampard’s squad.

FUNDAMENTALS THAT WERNER ACCOMPLISHES

Block: Offer support

Offering support between the opposition’s defensive and midfield line

The height in which the offensive midfielders are positioned is usually a relevant aspect in every game model, and this is what a large majority of coaches try to highlight.

In this way, in Nagelsmann’s RB Leipzig, the positions taken by the players who participate in inner zones are key.

Thus, one of Werner’s qualities is, within the dynamism that the team enjoys in these inside spaces, is to be able to position himself in a space where the reception of the ball allows to overcome the rival midfield line and attack the defense with great verticality.

* Key fundamental for attacking midfielders with an organizing role in teams with  an associative game model.

Block: Finishing in the finishing zone

Orientating the body to prepare the finishing action

Timo Werner has managed to reach the magical figure of 30 goals during this 2019/20 season, and this is certainly no coincidence. One of the aspects to highlight of his finishing is his ability to prepare the action, before this opportunity is presented to him. In this way, his body orientation allows him to be in a position to shoot quickly and efficiently in case the ball reaches his zone.

This characteristic allows him to get more finishing actions, and as a consequence, more chances to score a goal.

* Key fundamental for every player who visits frequently the finishing zone.

Block: Take advantages

Prioritize individual solutions Finishing – Dribbling – Skill move

On the other hand, Werner is not a player who focuses purely on finishing actions built by his team. He also has characteristics that allow him to generate completion of individual actions. Thus, one of the fundamentals he masters is the selection of the optimal individual ball skill depending on the situation.

As we have already seen, the priority will be to finish off chances. However, in case of having a defender too close, which does not allow to finish, we will prioritize dribbling it to then finish off chances. Finally, if we find ourselves in an excessively distant position to finish, we will use dribbling skills , or skill moves  to then finish if possible.

* Key aspect in players with the ability to generate advantages through individual qualities.

Block: Finishing in the finishing zone

Finishing using one touch (ensuring good contact)

To finish the analysis of this excellent player, we would like to highlight his ability to finish actions using a single contact. This ability allows you to complete many more chances, as often using a control to secure a better option making this completion of the situation go away.

Finally, at a statistical level, finishing actions using a single touch are more efficient, as a consequence of the difficulty of a possible interception by defenders and the rival goalkeeper.

* Key for every goal scorer, to get more and better finishing actions.

SUMMARY OF THE ANALYSIS

• Fundamentals of: Offering support between the opposition’s defensive and midfield line Ability to position oneself in areas where the reception of the ball allows to overcome the middle line and progress.
• Fundamental of: Orientating the body to prepare the finishing action Ability to prepare the spike before the finishing situation is generated.
• Fundamental of: Prioritize individual solutions Finishing – Dribbling – Skill move Ability to generate completion actions through individual actions.
• Fundamental of: Finishing using one touch (ensuring good contact). Ability to complete actions with a single contact, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.