FIFA Confederations Cup, Germany 4-1 Mexico: 5 Talking Points

Modified Jun 30, 2017 06:05 GMT

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 29: Timo Werner (2nd R) of Germany celebrates scoring his side's third goal with his team mates during the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 Semi-Final between Germany and Mexico at Fisht Olympic Stadium on June 29, 2017 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) — Germany have made their way into the finals of the Confederations Cup

#5 Timo Werner finally getting into the good books of the German fans

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 29: Timo Werner of Germany shoots at goal during the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 Semi-Final between Germany and Mexico at Fisht Olympic Stadium on June 29, 2017 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) — Timo Werner has now scored 3 goals in the Confederations Cup

The 21-year old scored 21 times for Red Bull Leipzig last season and was one of the best strikers in Bundesliga. Still, he wasn't loved as much as his other compatriots by the German fans because of his dive against Schalke in December 2016 which earned Leipzig a win. That incident had made Werner a hateful figure in Germany. When he made his international debut against England, Werner was booed by his own set of fans.

But the Confederations Cup has proven to be a barrier breaker between the fans and Timo Werner with his three goals in the competition making him one of the best players in the event.

His movement and link-up play have been spot on with his positioning also being effective in scoring situations. Joachim Low has been singing praises of his number 9 since long and it seems that Germany have finally found a striker to replace Miroslav Klose.

Edited by Staff Editor