Timo Werner destined for a season on sidelines

Timo Werner went from leading the line in Chelsea’s biggest game of the season to an unused substitute when they were in desperate need of a goal in Turin.

No one can be more confused about his situation than the German, himself, who is being monitored by Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in a make-or-break season at Stamford Bridge.

Thomas Tuchel’s decision to ignore Werner in the 1-0 defeat to Juventus on Wednesday has sparked fresh questions over his future. Yet the Chelsea manager’s willingness to put faith in him against Manchester City last week suggested he has not yet given up on the £45million striker rediscovering his scoring touch.

But something has got to happen soon for Werner, who has endured such a wretched run in front goal that now stretches back almost a year.