5 Premier League forwards who have underperformed this season

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League

#3 Alexandre Lacazette (Arsenal)

Arsenal v Chelsea - Premier League
Arsenal v Chelsea - Premier League

The Premier League has seen players do well since coming from Ligue 1 recently. Players like Thiago Silva, Edinson Cavani, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, N'Golo Kante and many others have done well in the league after shifting from France.

Alexandre Lacazette was one of the best strikers in Ligue 1 before he joined Arsenal in 2017. Much was expected from the Frenchman given his terrific goal-scoring record. He has had three decent seasons with the Gunners so far but none of them were where he was at his best.

Lacazette's future at Arsenal looks bleak at the moment. He has only been able to make eight appearances for the London club this season. The French striker has only scored once in the Premier League and it looks like he has lost a good amount of confidence.


#2 Timo Werner (Chelsea)

Chelsea v Liverpool - Premier League
Chelsea v Liverpool - Premier League

Timo Werner was one of the best forwards in the Bundesliga when he played for RB Leipzig. He scored 78 league goals in 127 appearances for the German club.

When he signed for Chelsea in 2020, Werner was expected to be very lethal in front of goal. Under Frank Lampard's management, the German forward struggled with his form and it didn't drastically change after Thomas Tuchel took over.

With the arrival of Romelu Lukaku this summer, Werner's place in the starting eleven has taken a hit. But at the same time he has failed to capitalize on the opportunities he has been given.

The 25-year old striker has been poor in converting his chances. His finishing hasn't been up to the mark and it is a big concern for him right now.


#1 Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur)

Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League
Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League

Harry Kane is arguably one of the best strikers in the Premier League. He was unlucky not to secure a move to Manchester City this summer but nevertheless he still has his chances next season.

The failed move has somehow not worked out well for him and Tottenham Hotspur. Kane, with his clinical finishing and amazing positioning, has always been among the goals. But that hasn't been the case this season. He has been inconsistent and poor with his movement in front of goal.

It is surprising when the three-time Premier League Golden Boot winner is able to register only a single goal in 11 appearances. To help Spurs qualify for Europe, it is very necessary for Kane to have a change in form and turn things around.

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