FRANK LAMPARD has backed Timo Werner’s claim the injured striker will make Chelsea’s Premier League cracker at home to Liverpool on Sunday.
Werner wore a huge ice pack on his knee after a bright debut in Monday’s 3-1 win at Brighton was marred by a painful collision when he won the penalty opener.
New Chelsea frontman Timo Werner was hurt when Brighton keeper Maty Ryan felled him for the penalty openerCredit: AP:Associated Press
Ex-RB Leipzig star Timo Werner sported this ice pack after Chelsea’s 3-1 win
But both Lampard and the Germany star believe he will recover in time for this weekend’s much-awaited showdown between £200million-revamped Chelsea and the virtually unchanged champions.
Lamps said: “He took a knock when he won the penalty, which we hope is a dead leg.
“I would like to think if it is that we have a bit of time to get him back (for Liverpool).
Blues’ debutant Timo Werner played the whole 90 minutes despite a knee problem picked up midway through the first halfCredit: Andy Hooper-The Daily Mail
“I was really pleased with Timo. I know the qualities he is going to bring.”
Werner himself was even more confident.
Straight after a hard-fought victory at the Amex, the 24-year-old said: “It hurt a lot to move because the muscle went hard but at the end I am very happy we won.
“I don’t care about the injury. In one week it will be good.
“We did a good game and I am happy we get the penalty as it was important for the game.”
Asked if would be ready for Jurgen Klopp’s men, the former RB Leipzig superstar replied: “Of course. Games like this you are always fit.”
Frank Lampard reflects on the Chelsea performance after beating Brighton 3-1
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
