Timo Werner: Chelsea striker appeared to show a lack of commitment in FA Cup v Plymouth

Chelsea are through to the fifth round of the Emirates FA Cup.

Thomas Tuchel’s side had to work hard for their 2-1 victory against Plymouth Argyle but eventually got the job done in extra-time, with penalty specialist Kepa Arrizabalaga also saving a spot kick from Ryan Hardie in the 118th-minute.

Marcos Alonso netted the winner for Chelsea in the additional 30 minutes of play after Cesar Azpilicueta cancelled out Macauley Gillesphey’s opener at Stamford Bridge in the first half.

The Blues were far from at their best on Saturday afternoon, with record signing Romelu Lukaku once again struggling up top.

Chelsea need to start seeing the best of him very soon, otherwise they’re simply going to have to look at other options in attack.

Timo Werner is a potential replacement, although the Germany international didn’t exactly cover himself in glory against Plymouth after entering the fray in the 82nd-minute.

Chelsea vs Plymouth FA Cup Match Reaction (Football Terrace)

Just before the start of second half stoppage-time, the former RB Leipzig man appeared to be through on goal from Lukaku’s pass, but he slowed down at the very last second and allowed James Wilson to make a brilliant slide tackle.

To say it looked like a strange decision by Werner would be an understatement…

This is £272,000 per week worth of commitment btw. Embarrassing. pic.twitter.com/p9RvtlIplh

What in the world was Werner doing there???One of the strangest, most cowardly decisions we can ever remember seeing from a striker. That was embarrassing.

What is Werner doing? GO FOR THE BALL! Any attempt would have resulted in a penalty at least.

Fact: Timo Werner chickened out of that goal scoring opportunity.