DBasia.news – RB Leibzig player, Timo Werner managed to record a slick performance against Borussia Dortmund, Wednesday (12/18) AM. Although RB Leibzig was only able to achieve a 3-3 draw, Werner managed to contribute two goals in the match.
An additional two goals against Borussia Dortmund has now made Timo Werner collect 18 goals in 16 Bundesliga 1 matches. In the last 32 seasons, it is the best record recorded by local German players in Bundesliga 1.
Timo Werner’s collection this season only lost to Gerd Mueller in the 1976-77 season. At that time, the Bayern Munich legend was able to make 19 goals in 16 Bundesliga 1 matches. During the season, Mueller packed 28 goals.
Timo Werner is now a strong competitor to Bayern Munich, striker Robert Lewandowski, in the hunt for the Bundesliga 1 goalscorer title. Both have now collected 18 goals together. However, the new rival will play the 16th week match on Thursday (12/19/2019) AM.
The sharpness of the German national team striker was recognized by Borussia Dortmund captain, Marco Reus. This was revealed when commenting on a goal which was judged to be the error of Julian Wiegl and goalkeeper, Roman Buerki.
“Timo is like that. He doesn’t like running backwards. He was cleverly positioned. You can’t expect it, “Marco Reus said after the match as quoted by Sport1.
The brilliance of Timo Werner this season is
a special hope for the German football public. As in the last four seasons, the
title of top scorer was won by foreign players. Three times by Lewandowski, and
once won by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.