After Liverpool's long-term transfer target Timo Werner moved reportedly closer to joining Chelsea earlier this week, club legend Robbie Fowler has urged fans 'not to have a meltdown' over the German striker.
A long-term target of Jurgen Klopp's at Liverpool, it is as yet uncertain whether Timo Werner will leave RB Leipzig to join Frank Lampard at Chelsea.
Nevertheless, after it was reported earlier in the week that Werner was edging closer to London than Liverpool, Robbie Fowler, a legend of the Merseyside club, has urged fans not to worry if the highly-rated German striker goes elsewhere.
"I've heard the noise surrounding Timo Werner in recent weeks," remarked Fowler in his Mirror column, "but I'm not a big fan.
"I realise he's a talented player, he has moments of real brilliance in matches that underline his quality. But I stand by this: is Werner up to the standard of Liverpool's current front three? Not for me."
The 24-year-old German striker joined Leipzig from Stuttgart in 2016 and has already hit over 30 goals this season across all competitions.
"I've seen the meltdown from some Liverpool fans when they realised he's probably not leaving RB Leipzig for Anfield after all," noted Fowler. "It makes it seem as though he's a Marco van Basten, a world-class player who would walk into any side.
"But does he influence games consistently enough? Not for me. Does he match up to the players you are signing him to challenge and replace? Not at Liverpool. Maybe at Chelsea.
"I stand by my analysis. I'm not sure the fuss is worth it about Werner. I'm not sure he's a Liverpool player."
In conclusion, Fowler called on fans to recognise the unique situation football clubs have found themselves in as a result of the current pandemic.
Citing the reported fee Chelsea will pay to acquire Timo Werner's services, the current Brisbane Roar boss is unconcerned on Liverpool's behalf that they may miss out on their man this time around.
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