Anfield The Right Destination For Werner, Says Ex-Liverpool Forward
Former Liverpool forward John Aldridge has backed RB Leipzig star Timo Werner to succeed at Anfield while urging the German to snub Chelsea and Manchester United.
Werner is one of the most sought-after players in the European market and has been linked with a move away from the Red Bull Arena this summer.
The 24-year-old has netted 30 goals and provided 12 assists in just 38 games in all competitions for Julian Nagelsmann’s side this season.
Liverpool are said to be in pole position to sign the Germany international but the Reds are facing a stern competition from Manchester United and Chelsea.
Many have doubted if Werner could get into the Liverpool squad with the likes of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, and Roberto Firmino almost seen as the untouchables, but Aldridge believes the Merseyside-based club and the German are perfectly matched.
“Liverpool and Timo Werner are a marriage made in heaven,” the former Republic of Ireland international told Liverpool Echo.
“From what I have seen of the striker, he would suit the Reds perfectly and offer a valuable option to Jurgen Klopp.”
“He can play in every position across the front three and, in terms of his attributes, he has everything Liverpool would need. Especially his finishing.”
“Many supporters will be watching Werner closely for the first time given the Bundesliga is the only major European league to have resumed following the suspension due to the coronavirus.
“And they’ll have surely been impressed by the manner in which he has already been knocking in the goals, particularly his hat-trick against Mainz at the weekend.
“It’s obvious Werner wants to come to Anfield. He’s talked it up enough times.
“And he’s right to say the way Liverpool play suits him. He would be better served moving to the Reds rather than going somewhere else such as Chelsea.
“Don’t get me wrong, he would be brilliant for Chelsea. But under Klopp, he could prosper even further.
“This is a manager who has helped improve obvious talent such as Roberto Firmino, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.
“For the price we could reportedly get Werner – if the release clause is triggered – it’s relatively cheap for a player of his ilk.
