Werner scored Chelsea’s only goal in normal time with a perfectly timed header in the 54th minute before Aston Villa equalized to send the game into penalties.
Romelu Lukaku, Mason Mount, Ross Barkley, Ben Chilwell and Reece James all stepped up to take penalties in the shootout but Werner was conspicuous in his absence.
Nevertheless, Blues head coach Thomas Tuchel will be happy with Werner’s contribution on the night. Speaking before Wednesday’s encounter, Tuchel had reiterated his belief in the German striker amid growing calls from fans to sell the 25-year-old.
Chelsea continue to fight on all fronts
Chelsea have gotten their season off to a remarkable start. Thomas Tuchel’s men currently sit atop the Premier League table with 13 points, having claimed four victories and one draw from five games.
They also kicked off their Champions League campaign on a promising note, beating Zenit St Petersburg 1-0 last week. Following their 4-3 triumph in the shootout against Aston Villa yesterday, Chelsea are still competing on all fronts.
The Blues host champions Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday.
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