‘Big loss’ – Disappointment over player’s decision to join Tottenham, teammate thinks he’ll be missed
RB Leipzig defender David Raum has admitted he was sorry to see Timo Werner join Tottenham on loan this month and believes he will be “a big loss”.
The full-back has been talking to Sport 1 regarding Werner’s departure earlier this month as well as the circumstances within the German team.
Exasperated by his lack of playing time this season, Werner made the decision to leave the German team and rejoin Tottenham in the Premier League.
This year, he had fallen in the hierarchy, making only eight appearances in the Bundesliga, accounting for just 14% of the minutes that were available, and making even fewer appearances in the Champions League.
Despite his struggles in England, he has shown no hesitation to return with Tottenham, hoping to benefit from some of that Ange Postecoglou magic and get back on track.
The notion has been that he won’t be missed at Leipzig, but Raum appears to be of a completely different mindset.
“He hasn’t had an easy season. He also had his injuries last season, which of course also comes into play,” he said.
“But he still helped us again and again. He was there for everyone, looked after everyone and put everyone in a good mood. That’s why it’s a big loss for the cabin.
“If that’s what it took for him to get back to the Premier League, then I wish him the best.”
