Chelsea’s midfield anchor Jorginho was labelled many things last season, though he was most notably dubbed Maurizio Sarri’s “son” from a section of the Stamford Bridge support and by Cesc Fabregas. His performances in the blue colours of West London often drew unfair criticism but that’s beginning to change this pre-season with many fans quick to laud their Italian star.
The 27-year-old joined the club just over a year ago in a £50m deal from Napoli following his former manager Sarri to Chelsea. Jorginho played in 54 matches last season, all of which from a deep defensive midfield position – during pre-season, new boss Frank Lampard has tested a number of formations but it was his partnership with Mateo Kovacic against Barcelona which has many fans purring at the thought of the duo in midfield next season.
One member of The Blues’ fanbase called him a Rolls Royce of a player, claiming he is the man that drives their passing and play whilst another backed this up by saying he simply controlled the game against Barcelona, dominating their midfield. One supporter even went as far as saying he singlehandedly exposed their overhyped midfield by playing a blinder.
It may be a tough road back for N’Golo Kante who returned to West London to continue recovery from injury – if the holding midfield duo of Jorginho and Kovacic becomes more of a regular thing with their impressive performances then the loveable Kante may find it hard to regain his place in the side.
Here’s the best selection of tweets from Chelsea supporters:
Finally, won’t bathe great irony be that #Sarri was potentially a poison chalice for #Jorginho. Maybe without being seen as the managers son in a stubborn system, he can really flourish. #cfc #cfcfamily #chelsea pic.twitter.com/TDGOnE5ozZ
— Nick Verlaney ???? (@nickverlaney) July 23, 2019
Thread: It appears like #Jorginho is desperate to make a lot of us eat some crow for comments made during his bad patch last season. That’s amazing. Attitude. Tenacity. Fight. #cfc #chelseafc pic.twitter.com/yTDXBEMIGq
— Nick Verlaney ???? (@nickverlaney) July 23, 2019
https://twitter.com/DANBRUCE93/status/1153645565613355008?s=20
I was correct about the scoreline.
My Full time thoughts:
•strong performance. I really enjoyed the high press.
•My man of the match is jorginho, simply because he controlled the game and dominated the barca midfield.
We embarrassed barca yet again. Lets go boys.?? https://t.co/1rWFs8wBDx
— Professors Perspective (@ProfessorAlexx_) July 23, 2019
Kovacic and Jorginho outdone Iniesta's and Xavi's legacy
— nimbo?? (@nimbo_CFC) July 23, 2019
Jorginho’s been Kanté mixed with Cesc in a blinder today. Singlehandedly exposed Barça overhyped midfield. My regista >>>
— ?? (@Moaz_Alyy) July 23, 2019
Jorginho was class for most part of last season too
Anything other than that is fake news
Agenda merchants, pundits, some media will try to turn the narrative but that wont make it right #CFC— AayushKataria (@aayush11kataria) July 23, 2019
Abraham pulisic mount did very well. But the mvp for this first half is jorginho keep it going #cfc
— Wan (@wanzafriel) July 23, 2019
Jorginho what a player man. The mid that drives our play and passing. Rolls Royce of a player. #CFC #FCBarcelona #RakutenCup
— BeingChelsea (@beingchelsea22) July 23, 2019
