Goal-shy Timo Werner hoping to hit top gear at Chelsea

German has had a slow start since moving from Leipzig in the summer

Thomas Tuchel's first match in charge at Chelsea was against Wolves in the Premier League on January 27. The game ended in a 0-0 draw. AFP

Next up was Burnley at Stamford Bridge on January 31, with Chelsea securing their first win under the German coach, a 2-0 victory. AFP

Game No 3 for Tuchel was at Tottenham, and a 1-0 victory in the Premier League. AFP

February 7, and another win for Tuchel, this time 2-1 at Sheffield United. AFP

The FA Cup fifth round was next up on February 11, and Chelsea won 1-0 at Barnsley. AFP

Back to the Premier League on February 15, and a comfortable 2-0 win against Newcastle. AFP

Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw at Southampton on February 20. AFP

Tuchel's eighth game in charge on February 23 brought arguably his finest result so far, a 1-0 win at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. AFP

Nine games in and Tuchel remains unbeaten as Chelsea manager after a 0-0 draw against Manchester United on February 28. AFP

Ten unbeaten for Tuchel as a goal from Mason Mount secures a 1-0 win at the home of Liverpool, the reigning Premier League champions, on March 4. AP

Thomas Tuchel embraces Chelsea's Jorginho at the end of his 11th unbeaten game in charge, a 2-0 victory over Everton on March 8. AP

Kalvin Phillips of Leeds United is challenged by Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea during the 0-0 draw at Elland Road, a dozen unbeaten games for Thomas Tuchel. Getty

Thomas Tuchel and goalkeeper Edouard Mendy at the final whistle after the 2-0 win against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. AFP

Hakim Ziyech celebrates scoring the second goal in the 2-0 win against Sheffield United in the FA Cup sixth round. Reuters

Chelsea's Timo Werner said his recent goal drought was unlike any he had experienced in his career but the Germany striker is hoping to soon start firing on all cylinders in his maiden Premier League season.

Werner has scored five league goals in 25 matches since signing from Bundesliga club RB Leipzig for around 50 million euros ($60.23m) in the close season.

The 24-year-old failed to score for 14 consecutive league games between November and February before finding the net in the 2-0 victory against Newcastle United this month.

"It was tough for me because I want to help the team," Werner told the BBC. "I want to score, it's in my nature, I am a striker. I never had it in my career before.

"You always learn from bad situations. I learned to trust in myself, to give everything on the pitch, not only think about goals and fight for the team. I hope this period is gone and I score a few more goals until the end of the season."

Werner pointed to former Chelsea forward Didier Drogba, who endured similar struggles and netted just 10 league goals in his first season at Stamford Bridge after arriving from Olympique Marseille.

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However, the Ivory Coast international went on to become a club legend, helping them win four Premier League titles and the Champions League across two spells.

"A lot of good strikers come to the Premier League and take one year to settle down and adapt," said Werner.

"I think my form is going up and getting better and better. Maybe this year is not the year of goalscoring for Timo but at the end I will reflect on the season."

Chelsea, who are fifth in the table with 44 points from 26 matches, visit sixth-placed Liverpool, who are a point ebhind the London side after 26 games, later on Thursday.