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.
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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