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“He doesn’t appear to be enjoying his time there. Every time he steps onto the pitch, he seems unhappy he feels he deserves to be starting because of his reputation”- Former Tottenham player makes bold statement about 28-year-old amid uncertain future at Spurs
Timo Werner’s stint at Tottenham has not gone as smoothly as expected, with former club scout Bryan King suggesting that the German forward may not be entirely content with his current situation at the club.
Although Werner scored the opening goal in Spurs’ 2-1 victory over Manchester City in the League Cup, it seems he is struggling with limited playing time and an unclear future at Tottenham. King recently raised concerns about Werner’s body language on the field, which he believes signals a lack of enthusiasm. This could be a sign that Werner feels his reputation warrants more regular starts.
However, King also pointed out that Werner has yet to demonstrate he deserves a consistent starting role. In his view, Tottenham should have considered letting the 28-year-old leave after his loan spell last season.
In an interview with Tottenham News, King commented:
“He doesn’t look happy to be there.
Whenever he comes onto the pitch, he seems to look unhappy. Perhaps he thinks he should be starting due to his reputation.
However, he isn’t proving to anybody that he deserves to be starting. In my opinion, Spurs should have thanked him for his efforts in the summer and allowed him to leave the club after last season.”
Timo Werner’s Tottenham Journey So Far
Werner joined Tottenham on loan from RB Leipzig in January 2024, with an option for a permanent move. His solid performances in the second half of last season earned him an extended loan for another year, with the option to buy for around £8.5 million.
However, this season, Werner has mainly played a supporting role, with just two Premier League starts and the majority of his appearances coming from the bench. Across 12 appearances in all competitions, he has scored one goal and provided an assist in just over 500 minutes of play.
His limited game time appears to be a source of frustration, especially since he remains behind Tottenham’s captain, Heung-min Son, in the pecking order for the left-wing position. When he has featured, Werner has struggled to make a major impact, even missing several one-on-one opportunities.
Additionally, manager Ange Postecoglou’s decision to promote 17-year-old academy player Mikey Moore to the first team further highlights the club’s focus on developing young talent rather than giving extended minutes to a loanee like Werner.
Moore’s recent Premier League start underscores Postecoglou’s commitment to future squad development, suggesting that Moore’s growth may take precedence over Werner’s playing time.
With Tottenham’s plans for Werner uncertain, there are reports indicating the club may be willing to part ways with the German forward. Given his limited involvement despite his clear quality, Spurs could look at other options to strengthen their squad depth.
