This archive report was first published on 2 July 2020.
Chelsea's 3-2 defeat against West Ham on Wednesday night has sparked concerns about the team's ability to challenge for trophies next season.
Despite being praised for their development with a young and relatively inexperienced squad, Chelsea's reliance on Tammy Abraham as their main centre-forward may not be the long-term answer.
Abraham has impressed with 13 league goals, but a lack of consistency has raised questions about his ability to produce when needed most.
The arrival of Timo Werner next season could be crucial in addressing this issue, as he has a proven track record of scoring vital goals in crucial matches.
Werner's ability to influence the result of a match with his goals has been evident in his 34 goals in all competitions, with eight of them directly changing the course of a game.
His arrival will undoubtedly bring a decisive quality to Stamford Bridge, and will be a welcome addition to the team's attacking options.
Chelsea's transfer strategy has been bold, and the signing of Werner and Hakim Ziyech will be a significant step towards addressing the issues shown at the London Stadium on Wednesday night.
With the departure of Eden Hazard last summer, Chelsea have been missing a player who can single-handedly contribute to major honours.
Werner and Ziyech have the potential to fill this void, and will be crucial in helping Chelsea to mount a title challenge in the future.
