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“A lot of rubbish” – Tottenham flop admits fan abuse had big impact

Tottenham Hotspur flop Timo Werner has admitted that the abuse he received in both England and Germany didn’t go unnoticed. The German is currently playing for San Jose Earthquakes in MLS after bringing his time in Europe to an end…

By Sean Lunt · Sport Witness

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 3:08 PM

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Timo Werner revealed that persistent fan abuse throughout his career in England and Germany left him feeling crushed.
The forward stated the targeted abuse originated after a controversial dive against Schalke while playing in Germany in 2016.
Werner noted a similar hostile reaction occurred at Chelsea after he missed scoring chances.

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Former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea forward Timo Werner revealed that fan abuse in England and Germany significantly affected him throughout his career. Speaking on The Late Run Podcast, the German striker admitted to enduring moments at home feeling crushed as supporters constantly booed him, sang derogatory songs, and targeted him in public after high-profile incidents.

Werner, who currently plays in MLS for the San Jose Earthquakes, noted the hostility began in Germany following a 2016 dive against Schalke. He explained that a similar pattern followed him to Chelsea after missed chances, and later persisted during his loan spell with Tottenham.

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