Tottenham winger Timo Werner has faced increasing criticism due to his poor form in front of goal.
Signed on loan in January, Werner did enough last season to earn one extension for one more yearbut recent performances have left fans and pundits questioning his role on the team.
Although not the preferred option for Ange Postecoglou, injuries to Heung-min Son and Richarlison has given him a good run of games in recent weeks.
Timo Werner has earned a reputation for missing easy chances, often finding himself on target trolling both online and in person.
Of late, those struggles have persisted as he missed key one-on-one chances against Manchester United and Ferencvaros.
Fans and pundits alike have been frustrated with his performances, with Craig Burley the latest to express his disappointment at Werner’s finish.
Craig Burley hits Timo Werner’s finish
Craig Burley criticized Werner’s finish, calling it “atrocious”. He argued that Werner has failed to replicate his Bundesliga form in his two spells in the Premier League.
He also suggested the German’s poor finishing is increasing Tottenham’s defensive pressure and believes manager Ange Postecoglou should consider dropping him in favor of 17-year-old Mikey Moore, a sentiment they also share fans who chanted the teenager’s name after the German missed. the sitters against Manchester United.
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“And again, I don’t want to cheat on him, but I will.”
“I mean, Timo Werner. Timo Werner, whatever he did in Germany, he couldn’t do in two spells in England.
“Their end product was atrocious again, and that adds to the pressure a team has defensively when they don’t finish teams.
“It wasn’t just Timo Werner, but if he starts the next game after the international break, I will be very surprised.
“He’ll probably be replaced by a 17-year-old in Moore. Brennan Johnson has gone through a tough time where people were talking about his end product. He’s scored six goals in six.”
Tottenham’s winning streak ends as Brighton collapse
Tottenham’s five-game winning streak came to a disappointing end against Brighton, who staged an impressive two-goal comeback to win 3-2 in the second half.
The Seagulls scored three goals in an 18-minute span, taking advantage of Spurs’ defensive mistakes to seal a dramatic victory.
With the international break underway, Tottenham have time to regroup ahead of their next game against West Ham on October 19.
