Michael Ballack believes Timo Werner made the right decision in joining Chelsea, insisting he couldn't expect to start with in Liverpool’s front-three.
Chelsea clinched the £53million signing of the Germany striker from RB Leipzig last month, but Werner was widely expected to sign for Liverpool before the Londoners entered the frame.
But former Chelsea and Germany midfielder Ballack believes Werner made the right decision to join the Blues, say that his compatriot would struggle to start matches considering the competition with Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane.
“If Liverpool was really an option for him, he made the best decision for him, and only he can make that decision,” Ballack told i.
“You have to value certain things, like how much playing time you will get and how important a role in the squad you will have. Liverpool have won the Champions League and Premier League.
“How could Timo expect to come into that front three and start every week in place of Mo Salah, Roberto Firmino or Sadio Mane?
“Chelsea are building a young team, a new team, with a young coach. It is a great project to be part of, given how young Timo is.
“To be the main striker, at a huge club like Chelsea, is the best place for him. He can have a much bigger impact than he could at Liverpool."
