Timo Werner admits he underestimated the physical demands of the Premier League after recent struggles for Chelsea in front of goal.
Chelsea forward Timo Werner has admitted that the Premier League is tougher than he expected amid a downturn in form.
After a decent start in life to the Premier League, the goals have dried up of late for the German forward.
Werner is without a single goal in his last eight games in all competitions for Chelsea and there are already calls for Frank Lampard to bench the former Leipzig forward.
Prior to his exit from the Bundesliga, the 24-year-old was warned about the physicality that comes with the Premier League.
After recent struggles in front of goal, Werner admits he might have underestimated his new surroundings and accepts he is still adapting to life at Stamford Bridge.
“The Premier League is a little bit different to the old league that I used to play in,” Werner said to the club’s website.
“I have to say it’s tougher than I thought. The contact here is harder than in Germany.
“I think it’s also hard when you play every three days and the Champions League, then you have to play on Saturday against teams that can rest the whole week.
“It makes it not easy to be the best in every game. But the Premier League is very fun to play in.”
Werner continued: “The beginning was very good, now after a lot of games I don’t know if it’s normal but I’m struggling a little bit.
“There are lots of games at the moment and I think there’s some chances that I’ve missed two or three weeks ago that were not the best.
“I should try to do my best to be the best footballer that I can be in this league. I think I’ll adapt well.”
Werner will be all fired up to end his goal drought when Chelsea welcome West Ham to Stamford Bridge on Monday.
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