Former Chelsea striker Timo Werner has admitted that joining Liverpool instead of Chelsea could have suited his playing style better, although he insists he has no major regrets about his decision.

The German forward, who moved to Stamford Bridge from RB Leipzig in 2020, believes Liverpool’s attacking approach under Jurgen Klopp could have provided more opportunities for him to exploit his pace and make runs behind opposition defences.

Werner explained that Chelsea’s style of play did not always complement his strengths, despite being suitable for the team’s overall approach.

He said he sometimes wondered whether playing for Liverpool or another club with a more counter-attacking system would have improved his performances.

However, the forward maintained that he did not particularly regret choosing Chelsea.

Werner also highlighted the physical demands of playing in the Premier League, describing English defenders as exceptionally strong, fast and difficult to overcome.

“The defenders are 190cm, 195cm and they run the 100m in under 11 seconds. They are beasts. They are monsters,” he said.

Chelsea signed Werner for a reported £47.5 million in 2020 after he scored 34 goals in 45 appearances for Leipzig during the 2019/20 season.

He spent two seasons at Stamford Bridge, scoring 23 goals in 89 appearances across all competitions and helping the club win the 2021 UEFA Champions League.

He returned to Leipzig in 2022 before spells with Tottenham Hotspur and a move to MLS side San Jose Earthquakes in January 2026.