Former Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer shared what Chelsea could've done differently in their FA Cup final defeat to Liverpool on May 14. He said that Blues manager Thomas Tuchel should've started striker Timo Werner.
The west London club lost 6-5 on penalties at the Wembley after a goalless 120 minutes. Both teams were guilty of squandering some great chances. With Chelsea needing a cutting edge in attack, many hoped to see Werner in action.
Shearer believed the same. The former England striker said on BBC (via Mirror) before kick-off:
“With Chelsea, Havertz is injured. But I’m surprised Werner’s not playing, because of his pace, because of the high line we know Liverpool play. I know he gets offside a lot but it would have been a huge threat for him to be running behind.”
Werner didn't feature in the entire game. Many were perplexed by the decision. Tuchel explained after the game that his compatriot seemed to have picked up an injury during warm-up. He said:
“Then Timo felt uncomfortable in the warm-up and said he could not play. A hamstring as well. We had no options.”
With Kai Havertz also injured, Werner's absence turned out to be a huge loss for the Blues against a high-line playing Liverpool side.
Liverpool's quadruple dream still on with FA Cup win against Chelsea
Liverpool have now beaten Chelsea in two domestic cup finals this season. They first beat them on penalties (11-10) in the Carabao Cup final in February. They have now repeated the feat in the FA Cup final on May 14.
Jurgen Klopp's men have now won two of four possible trophies this season. They will play Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League final on May 28 at the Stade de France in Paris.
In the Premier League, they trail leaders Manchester City by four points with a game in hand. City dropped points against West Ham United on May 15, coming back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2.
If the Reds beat Southampton on May 17, they will go within just one point of the champions with one game to go.
Manchester City play against Aston Villa, while Liverpool face Wolverhampton Wanderers in their final Premier League game on May 22.
hecbckruyz
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Chelsea 🥰🥰
Fuyaikmnpz
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Exactly he should start Timo Werner or he can bring him second half . TT , I don’t understand him anymore always mistakes he do always mmm
Peace2122
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That’s why it’s called game because if one don’t make mistakes, the other won’t go through. So it’s a must for one of them to make a mistake.
Very sensible individual
kamcdiosu
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me m crying for chances that Christian Pulisic wasted
jedadilsty
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it wasnt meant to be everybody should just rest alonso could have ended that game in 90mins
Likewise, Robertson and Diaz should have seal it too for Liverpool in 90mins.
Hunter_m
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Tuchel should send Alan Shearer a doctor’s notice to prove to him that Timo was injured
ziuakmrst
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it wasnt meant to be everybody should just rest alonso could have ended that game in 90mins
Vuudnpsuz
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the coach said it that Timo Werna is injured, wat did Alan want
Kushalsandhal
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I Think Werner Was Injured
Vaaaben
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Great game. Chelsea to their credit played toe to toe inspite missing Havertz & Werner. Had their finidshing more prominent, Liverpool would have lost. Allison was MOTM.
jasondrx77
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that's easy, they play with 3 defenders, so an attacking position is sacrificed
Suybcikmos
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The mistake was to play a final with away kit especially yellow kit. Liverpool thought it was 3rd leg wth Villarreal. Chelsea was supposed to use white kit n represent Madrid. Or The blue historical kit.
Faith4barca
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That’s why it’s called game because if one don’t make mistakes, the other won’t go through. So it’s a must for one of them to make a mistake.
therealfrieze26
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He wouldn't have pointed out any mistake if Chelsea had won
Yebdklmru
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just shut up shearer,what have you got..they did give a good final game..but Liverpool win by penalty..
piusdeo101
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so klopp did not make any mistake because he won Alan shearer and all those pointing out coaches mistakes should start coaching them selves and let us see if they will be winning all their games if it's easy
Tell them. They will just open mouth and be saying rubbish
Pubabeipry
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Respect to Shearer as he was a great player but failing as a pundit and will never make it as a coach
jeabdirtz
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so klopp did not make any mistake because he won Alan shearer and all those pointing out coaches mistakes should start coaching them selves and let us see if they will be winning all their games if it's easy
pitbekoprs
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Nothing would change
Immaculate003
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Is Shearer claiming he's not aware that Werner wasn't fit and he demanded to remain out of the game 🤷🤷