CHELSEA’S summer signing Timo Werner got one over David De Gea BEFORE the Premier League has even started with Germany’s Nations League opener.
Man Utd keeper De Gea, in net for Spain in Stuttgart, was left planted as Werner’s right-footed effort whizzed past him.
Timo Werner scored past David De Gea as Germany took on Spain in the Nations LeagueCredit: Getty Images – Getty
The Blues’ £53million man picked up Robin Gosens’ ball from the left, shimmied past two defenders, before lashing in the Germans’ opener.
Spain rescued a point with the last kick of the game as Jose Gaya poked in Leeds signing Rodrigo’s knockdown.
Werner, 24, also found the net after just FOUR minutes of his Chelsea debut in last weekend’s friendly draw with Brighton.
And the long-time Liverpool target revealed he was convinced to quit RB Leipzig for Stamford Bridge after hearing boss Frank Lampard’s plans for a title challenge THIS season.
Speaking to Chelsea’s official website, Werner said: “The work with the manager recently has been really good.
“He’s been showing and explaining to the whole team, not just me, what we can do on the pitch and how to improve on last season.
Werner rifled past De Gea to give Germany their lead against SpainCredit: EPA
“He’s been great to work with and he’s been discussing his plans for the future, and how we want to battle with teams like Man City and Liverpool.
“I think Chelsea is a big club and with this team that we have, I think we can reach a new level.”
De Gea, on the other hand, is going into the new campaign knowing he faces a tough fight just to keep his job.
De Gea made a save from Werner later in the gameCredit: EPA
The Old Trafford stopper, 29, has seen his form take a dramatic slide in the last two seasons and now must battle England kid Dean Henderson for the No1 shirt.
Henderson, 23, could make his Three Lions debut this week after impressing on loan with Sheffield United last season.
He was rewarded with a new £120k-a-week five-year United contract and will set sights on De Gea’s place after refusing another temporary switch.
Chelsea complete Timo Werner signing and make him top earner on £170k-a-week deal with striker to join in July
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
