Timo Werner
SJEGermany
Right
Mar 6, 1996
30
5'11"
165 lb
LW
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One-v-One Creator
SJ EarthquakesTargeting end of month return
Werner (hamstring) could be back in action either in late May or shortly after the World Cup, according to manager Bruce Arena, Favian Renkel of Kickbase MLS reports.
Analysis: Werner has made seven league appearances this season, contributing four goals and three assists, so his status is a major concern for the squad as he works on his rehabilitation from a muscle problem. The forward will be inactive for at least a couple more games, with Jack Skahan featuring on the left wing instead.
Hitting sidelines
Werner is out for the time being due to a lower-body injury, per the MLS Player Status Report.
Analysis: Werner cleared the matchday 10 report after multiple weeks of questionable status, but has now returned with a lower-body designation and is listed as out rather than questionable, which is a step in the wrong direction. He was named MLS Player of the Month for April, making his return to the injury report a particularly frustrating development for his managers. No timetable has been given, and the club's cautious approach with him all month suggests they won't rush him back, likely leaving a starting role for Jack Skahan to fill.
Suffers hamstring injury
Werner was forced off in the 34th minute of Tuesday's 4-2 US Open Cup win against Minnesota with a hamstring injury, leaving his availability for Saturday's clash against Toronto uncertain, according to Christian Babcock of Bay Area Sports HQ.
Analysis: Werner had only recently returned to competitive action after managing a lower body issue earlier in the season, making this latest setback a frustrating development for San Jose. The club will assess the extent of the hamstring injury over the coming days before making a final call on his involvement at the weekend, with Jack Skahan expected to take on a larger role in the front line if Werner needs to sit out any upcoming fixtures.
Scores one from eight shots
Werner scored one goal to go with eight shots (five on goal), 14 crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 5-1 victory over Austin FC.
Analysis: Werner kept his starting place for the second game in a row for the first time this season. He scored again to bring him to two goals for the season. He has scored in each of his last two starts and having only taken one shot in his first four appearances, he has taken 10 in the last two, with eight in this match, putting five on target. He attempted 14 crosses in the match, having attempted 16 in his first start of the season.
Scores first MLS goal
Werner scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and two chances created in Sunday's 4-1 win over Los Angeles Football Club.
Analysis: Werner bagged his first MLS goal in the 56th minute, getting on the end of Beau Leroux's feed and finishing cleanly to make it 2-0 just three minutes after setting up Ousseni Bouda for the opener, capping off a ruthless six-minute burst that flipped the game and gave San Jose full control. His attacking chemistry with Niko Tsakiris and Bouda drove San Jose's second-half takeover, overwhelming LAFC and bringing an end to the club's best-ever start to an MLS season.
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