Definitely, it is not a good season that Timo Werner is experiencing. The Chelsea striker was a starter in the clash that faced Germany with North Macedonia in the qualifying phase for the Qatar 2022 World Cup, which ended in a blushing away victory (1-2). However, everything could have been different if the striker had been right on a clear chance of scoring when the game was tied at one. Timo made a mess and failed to score an empty goal and Elmas would deliver the final blow to Löw's men in 84 '.
That mistake has not gone unnoticed in Macedonia, who made history with their triumph and placed second in the group, behind Joaquín Caparrós' Armenia and ahead of Mannschaft, although tied at six points. A) Yes, In gratitude for the services provided, a local newspaper has given Werner a Macedonian ID, as the journalist Marco Mader collects on his Twitter account.
This ironic nationalization has caused a sensation even among German fans. The responses have been a mix between recognition of the occurrence and criticism, but most have focused on the lack of aim of a Werner who has not found the right target since he changed RB Leipzig for Chelsea. This season he is struggling to find the goal and it has even been rumored that Stamford Bridge would be willing to include him in the deal to win Haaland. Something that Timo would have refused to do.