Timo Werner MISSES open goal in Chelsea's 2-1 win vs Rennes, fans label him German Torres

Premier League giants Chelsea secured ir pass into Champions League kckout sts for second successive season with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Ste Rennes on Tuesday, vember 24. Blues needed a stopp-time winner from Olivier Giroud to seal tie, having struggled to put game to bed after scoring opener. Much of criticism was labelled at new signing Timo Werner, who h a torrid day in front of goal. 

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Chelsea vs Rennes: Timo Werner miss draws ridicule from fans, draws comparisons with Fernando Torres

Chelsea striker Timo Werner h a day to forget in front of goal as he missed multiple chances to get on scoresheet against Rennes. German international missed a sitter again on Tuesday, just days after missing a similar chance against Newcastle United in Premier League. 24-year-old was unmarked in box when Callum Hudson-Odoi put in a wonderful cross, only for former RB Leipzig man to hit it way over bar from inside six-yard box. 

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Werner's miss baffled Chelsea supporters, who couldn't fathom how 24-year-old failed to put Blues in front. video of his missed chance soon went viral on social media, with netizens labelling Chelsea frontman as 'German Fernando Torres'.

Spaniard, who retired from football last year, h a torrid spell with Blues after his big-money move from Liverpool, netting just 45 times in 172 appearances across all competitions. Werner's agony worsened when Rennes equalised through Sehrou Guirassy just five minutes from stopp time. However, an Oliver Giroud goal saved his blushes after French World Cup winner produced a superb heer to win match for Frank Lampard's side. 

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Timo Werner's miss during Chelsea vs Rennes followed his glaring miss against Newcastle last weekend. 24-year-old was through with a pass from Tammy Abraham in box but slotted wide under pressure at St James' Park on Saturday. Thankfully again, Chelsea secured a 2-0 win to finish just two points off leers Tottenham at third.

Werner is Chelsea's top scorer this season, netting eight times in 13 appearances since his move to Stamford Bridge. Signed for £47.5 million, German international enjoyed a prolific Bundesliga career, netting 95 times in 153 games for RB Leipzig with 34 of m coming last season. Frank Lampard would hope that 24-year-old can regain his killer instinct as y look to mount a serious title challenge. 

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