Timo Werner admits he was grateful of the fans' support during his first season at Chelsea.

The Germany striker says he's delighted being able to play in front of the Blues support this preseason.

"It's something special," Timo told chelseafc.com.

"When you are new and you hear the fans singing your name, and also after the season I had with a lot of ups and downs, it feels very good.

"After one-and-a-half years without fans, it is something special for them to be back, and to have people around you who scream for you and push for you.

"We have missed it so much, but we had a taste of it at the end of last season, and now we are looking forward to playing in front of our fans again."