Chelsea new manager Thomas Tuchel says it is his job to make sure he helps him rebuild his trust in himself and also find a position where his strength can be used.
The German striker signed for the Blues in the summer transfer window under ex manager Frank Lampard and since then have been questioned for not scoring goal like he did at former club Leipzig.
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Tuchel is aware of his compatriot’s ability and the help he can give to revive Chelsea’s no. 11.
“At the moment his face is a bit closed, the weight is on his shoulders,’ explained Tuchel of Werner’s body language.
“He cares a lot, and that shows he has a fantastic character. Sometimes as a striker it does not help if you care a lot; sometimes it’s better not to care at all, but he’s not that guy.
“He cares, but he’s not happy with himself and with the way things have gone lately. Right now it’s important for him to rebuild his trust in himself, and re-find a smile on his face, and stop doubting himself too much. It’s my job to help him with this, and then also find a position where we can use his strengths.
“From his profile it is a given he prefers to have space,’ continued Tuchel, turning his focus to Werner’s best position.
“He is super fast and he likes to play on the last line, very high up but a little bit more to the left so he is half open to the opponents’ goal and can receive balls into the open space.
“Can we develop movements, patterns, behaviour to use his quality in narrow spaces? That’s my job and I’m absolutely convinced we can because the guy is young, the guy is open, the guy is friendly, and the guy is eager to learn.”
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