The German international has supported compatriots to prove their worth when they finish responding to the demands of Premier League football
Chelsea’s Timo Werner and Kai Havertz struggles are “normal”, according to Manchester City star Ilkay Gundogan, who has supported the Blues duo’s success at Stamford Bridge after a tough start to life in England.
Chelsea announced a total of £ 117.5 million ($ 161m) to take Werner and Havertz to west London in the summer transfer window.
Werner had shocked both Rund Leipzig’s Bundesliga and Champions League defenses, establishing himself as one of Europe’s most impressive youngsters in the process.
Havertz, meanwhile, stood out in Bayer Leverkusen’s midfield team because of his advanced range, dribble skills and eye for goal – with his achievements ultimately inspiring Peter’s outfit. Bosz to a league finish in fifth place and a DFB Cup final last season.
Unfortunately, two men who have played together regularly at international level with Germany so far have failed at the same heights in west London, with Frank Lampard left scratching his head over the best way to unlock their great abilities.
Gundogan, who is also part of the regular German squad, was not surprised by Werner and Havertz ‘s slow transition to the Premier League, and he expects both of them to disprove their doubts as they settle down. -into their new environment.
“They have two new German players who have tried to change as best they can,” said the City midfielder. Sky Sports.
“In general, I don’t think it’s easy to change quickly to the Premier League when you come from a different country and now that the situation is changing I think it’s even harder.
“So I think it’s perfectly normal that they struggle a little bit, but they both have incredible talent and I’m sure they’ll both be able to prove it in this league.”
Gundogan was speaking ahead of City ‘s trip to the Bridge on Sunday, which could have a big impact on the top establishments.
Pep Guardiola’s men are level with Chelsea in sixth place on 26 points, but they still have two games to hand over the Blues and the rest of the top five, with Liverpool currently leading the way on 33 points.
Gundogan is fond of a controversial title race, and he feels Lampard ‘s side will be okay there in May despite the recent downturn in form.
“There is no single team that has the upper hand, not just in England but across Europe,” he said.
“Every league in the world seems to be very open right now and it’s very interesting I think. In the Premier League it’s exciting for all the clubs, the -follow, so we’ll see what’s going to happen.
“Of course you want to win games and you want to get back to that first place but everyone is challenging and competing with everything they have. That’s what makes a season This Premier League is so special.
“Like every year Chelsea have a great squad with amazing players, they are a good team and they have a very ambitious manager so I feel they will give us a big challenge. Not just at the weekend but also in the league in general.
“They got some talented young soldiers in the summer, they spent a lot of money and they got really good players so I think they do well. They’ve done well, of course they’re also great. a team that struggles like everyone else does, but they have a lot of quality and it ‘s going to be a great game on Sunday. “