CHELSEA boss Frank Lampard tore into Timo Werner as he revealed why he was taken off at half-time against Arsenal.
The Blues striker – who started out on the left wing at the Emirates – has now gone ten games without scoring for the West Londoners.
Timo Werner once again drew a blank for Chelsea as he disappointed against ArsenalCredit: Guardian News & Media / Free to use by all titles in perpetuity under NMC agreement
Frank Lampard was scathing in his assessment of the German strikerCredit: Kevin Quigley-The Daily Mail
And Lampard failed to hold back in his assessment of the ex-RB Leipzig star who he swiftly took off at the break with his side 2-0 down.
Callum Hudson-Odoi came on in his place, and the England international provided the late assist for Tammy Abraham’s consolation goal.
Lampard backed the German international to start scoring ahead of their trip to North London, but he held nothing back following the defeat to Arsenal.
Speaking in his post-match press conference, the 42-year-old was asked whether it is time to now rest Werner.
To which he said: “We’ll see. The goals not going in is something he’ll be judged on but I could have made more subs.
“I had to make them in those areas to inject energy. Timo didn’t give us enough with or without the ball. I had to make changes.”
Lampard then spoke of his frustration that his side missed out on the chance to go second in the Premier League table.
He said: “I’ll take responsibility on the outside but the players also have to take responsibility.
“The message was clear – Arsenal are a dangerous team. When you go out and play 60 or 70 per cent then you’re not going to win any games.
“I am angry because I want us to win games. It was an opportunity to go second. You get what you deserve.”
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