One player who did not make the scoresheet in Chelsea’s season-opening win at Brighton but had a big hand in one of the goals, and one who most certainly did score in net-busting style were the focus of Frank Lampard’s thoughts after the final whistle.
Timo Werner won the penalty that gave Chelsea the lead at Brighton, converted by Jorginho, and after the home side equalised, a Reece James piledriver made it 2-1 with a deflected Kurt Zouma shot completing the 3-1 win.
Lampard gave his verdict on Werner, who together with Kai Havertz was a Chelsea debutant at the Amex.
‘I was really pleased with Timo,’ said the boss. ‘I know the qualities he is going to bring, we saw that with the speed to get the penalty. He is going to be a real threat. He is a very mobile centre-forward who can do so many things for us. He is one who has had some games, he has a bit of fitness, and you could see that.
‘He took a knock when he won the penalty which we hope is a dead leg. I would like to think if it is that we have a bit of time to get him back [for the Liverpool game].’
