According to Roy Keane, Timo Werner would not be fun for opponents to face since he can give defenders a lot of issues.

The English media gave Werner a mixed reaction upon his arrival at Spurs, as many people were still remembering his difficult time at Chelsea.

At the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the 28-year-old has surely appeared lot more at ease than he ever did at Stamford Bridge.

The forward has been criticised for some of the chances he has missed at Spurs and may never be very clinical in front of goal. Alan Brazil even went so far as to say last week that the German is “nowhere near good enough” and even suggested that he should hang up his boots (talkSPORT).

Ange Postecoglou, nevertheless, clearly appreciates the attacking threat the Leipzig loan player offers to Spurs, and on Sunday against Nottingham Forest, he once again proved to be the difference.

He caused constant problems for Forest right-back Neco Williams and was instrumental in Tottenham’s opening goal when Murillo turned his dangerous cross into his own goal.

Roy Keane gives Timo Werner an uncommon complement.
Keane commented on the wide-forward following Spurs’ 3-1 victory over Forest (via Sky Sports – broadcast on 7/4; 20:14): Werner, he really is a pain to play against? Regarding his final pass, or whatever it is, there are doubts. Yet, he is a threat and has an impact on games.

“I believe his best role is probably wide.” When it comes to hold-up play and his back to play, I don’t think he appreciates it as much. However, he is effective in these wide locations.

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Even if Werner will never be the most proficient in front of goal, he possesses some incredible qualities, and Tottenham’s offence will undoubtedly benefit from his directness. The 28-year-old is a competent ball crosser with his weaker foot and is quite adept at gaining possession of a half yard.