Chelsea hero Michael Ballack says Timo Werner chose right in signing for the Blues.

Ballack believes Werner made the right decision in joining Chelsea, insisting he couldn't expect to start with competition from Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane at Liverpool.

“If Liverpool was really an option for him, he made the best decision for him, and only he can make that decision," Ballack told the i.

“You have to value certain things, like how much playing time you will get and how important a role in the squad you will have. Liverpool have won the Champions League and Premier League.

“How could Timo expect to come into that front three and start every week in place of Mo Salah, Roberto Firmino or Sadio Mane?

“Chelsea are building a young team, a new team, with a young coach. It is a great project to be part of, given how young Timo is.

“To be the main striker, at a huge club like Chelsea, is the best place for him. He can have a much bigger impact than he could at Liverpool."