Timo Werner to be fit for Chelsea's clash against Liverpool: 'In one week it will be good'

German striker took a hit on the leg while winning the penalty for his team's opening goal against Brighton

Timo Werner goes around Brighton's goalkeeper Mat Ryan to win Chelsea a penalty. EPA

German striker Timo Werner has dismissed any injury doubts and insists he will be fit for Chelsea's Premier League clash against Liverpool on Sunday.

Werner, 24, marked his Premier League debut by winning a penalty that Jorginho converted to put Chelsea ahead in their 3-1 win at Brighton & Hove Albion. However, he took a whack on his leg as he was tripped by Brighton keeper Mat Ryan in the incident.

The Germany international, who joined the Blues in the summer from RB Leipzig, was able to play the entire 90 minutes despite the knock and was one of Chelsea's standout performers.

When he was interviewed after the final whistle with the icing on his injury, Werner said he expected to be fit for the visit of Premier League champions Liverpool.

"The knee of the goalkeeper hit me directly in the muscle and it went very hard," Werner told Sky Sports. "The rest of the game it hurt a lot. I couldn't do some movements because the muscle went very hard, but at the end I'm happy that we won.

"I don't care about this. In one week it will be good. We did a good game today, we did well, and I'm happy I won the penalty because it was important for our game."

Werner's pace and astute movement made him a handful for Brighton's defence, even with the injury. One of the most prolific strikers in the Bundesliga in recent years, he admitted it was a fascinating challenge to adapt to the demands of the Premier League.

"The game is totally different. There is more space, but you come out in the second half and the game was totally different. Brighton gave us a lot of problems," he said.

"I played against three massive defenders – you don't have that in Germany. Happy to be here and I think it was a good first game for me and the team.

"The second game will become harder because it is Liverpool. I tried and did my best and got an assist for the team.

"We had a lot of players not in the rhythm now, but I think we will get better and better when we play more games together."

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