Following his heroics against Brentford, Timo Werner said that he discussed with Ange Postecoglou how much he enjoys creating opportunities for others before joining Tottenham.
Werner’s arrival at Spurs elicited mixed reactions from Spurs supporters and analysts, with some dubious of the signing given his previous troubles at Chelsea.
However, only three games into his Tottenham career, it is evident that the German international is an excellent fit for Ange Postecoglou‘s system, considering his directness and pace.
The 27-year-old was a headache for the Bees defence for the entire 90 minutes yesterday, taking his man on at every opportunity and attempting to bring the ball into the box.
Not only did he set up Brennan Johnson‘s goal with an inch-perfect low cross into the box, but he also played a key role in Desiny Udogie‘s equaliser.
Timo Werner informed Postecoglou of his plan to create
Following Tottenham’s 3-2 victory, Werner said that he enjoys creating opportunities for his teammates as much as he does scoring.
When asked about the numerous opportunities he produced on Wednesday, the forward told Spurs Play, “That’s exactly what I discussed with the manager when he called me.” During my experience in the Premier League, I realised that not all goals count.
“Of course, goals are the best thing an offensive player can do. But at the end of the call, I informed him I enjoy assisting as well. If we count that, that’s three assists, which is precisely why I’m here. That’s exactly what he told me: this football and I are a good match, and we’ll have fun together.”
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Werner’s one defining characteristic is that he prioritises team requirements over personal glory. He continues to make selfless runs to stretch defences while also working relentlessly out of possession to shut down the opponent. These are attributes that Postecoglou appreciates highly.
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