Timo Werner’s potential Premier League return spurs RB Leipzig’s willingness to let him leave

RB Leipzig is contemplating letting go of Timo Werner, who struggled to find playing time this season.

Timo Werner Might Return To Premier League
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The footballer, previously unsuccessful at Chelsea and now back at RB Leipzig, has seen minimal action in the Bundesliga this season, playing in just 14 matches across all competitions and totalling a mere 386 minutes on the field. According to Bild, Leipzig is prepared to allow the striker to leave during the upcoming transfer window, and West Ham from the Premier League seems keen on acquiring him.

During his comeback at Leipzig, the German player scored 16 goals in 40 games last season. However, a ligament injury sidelined him, causing him to miss the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Since June this year, his form has declined significantly, resulting in his absence from both the club’s starting lineup and the German national team.

Despite the consistent performances of players like Xavi Simons, Lois Openda, Yussuf Poulsen, and Benjamin Sesko for the club, the 27-year-old faces a challenge to regain a spot in Marco Rose’s starting lineup this season. This predicament might lead him to consider a return to the Premier League if an offer materializes.

As the Bundesliga takes a break for winter, RB Leipzig plans to conduct a mid-season training camp in La Manga, Spain. Their next game is scheduled for January 13 against Eintracht Frankfurt in a league match.

Timo Werner

Timo Werner

Forwarder, Midfielder

GermanyGermany

Age: 28

180 cm

75 kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 13 24 Missed
Minutes 815 62.7 Avg
Goals 2 0.2 Avg
Assist 3 0.2 Avg
Attempt 24 1.8 Avg
Passes 320 24.679.4% AvgSucc
Yellow 1 0.1 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 8 times for 203 minutes for Bundesliga.

Timo Werner scored 2 goals for RB Leipzig. He procured no assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 4th in Bundesliga. In the last match RB Leipzig drew 1-1 against Werder Bremen.

RB Leipzig performance and stats

RB Leipzig

Manager: Marco Rose
Rank 4th
Win 19
Draw 7
Loss 7
Goals 75-37
Diff 38
Rank 2nd
Win 4
Draw 0
Loss 2
Goals 13-10
Diff 3

RB Leipzig is currently 4th in the Bundesliga with 33 points.

In the last 16 games, it has won 10 times, drawn 3 times, and lost 3 times. In its last match, RB Leipzig drawn 1-1 against Werder Bremen.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 38 goals and conceding 17.​

RB Leipzig will play the next match in Bundesliga against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday 18th of May in Frankfurt am Main.​