ZENICA, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - NOVEMBER 15: Jorginho of Italy competes for the ball with Miralem Pjanic of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifier between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Italy on November 15, 2019 in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)
According to the Standard, Chelsea manager Frank Lampard believes under-fire midfielder Jorginho has nothing to prove.
The Blues’ boss is considering bringing the 28-year-old back into the fold against Sheffield United after a spate of injuries in midfield. N’Golo Kante and Billy Gilmour are ruled out while Matero Kovacic has missed the last two games due to injury.
“I do not think there is a point to prove.”
One of the biggest questions plaguing fans since the restart is the apparent fall from grace of Jorginho. The Italian enjoyed a steady run of games this season but has played just 10 minutes since the season resumed last month.
The veteran impressed during his cameo against Crystal Palace and is now pushing for a place in the starting XI.
Lampard refused to be drawn into discussing his player’s future but made it clear that he just wants to see the usual Jorginho. If anything this creates more questions than answers. (h/t Standard)
He praised the midfielder’s professionalism and personality. Lampard believes a player will have to come in and out of the team during a season. (h/t Standard)
“You have to have a toughness to you as a squad, and that is what I made him vice-captain because I saw that in personality.”
Coming on during a difficult spell, Jorginho calmed things down against Palace. Chelsea twice had a two-goal lead only for them to make it difficult for themselves.
The Italian’s calm demeanor stopped things from getting out of hand. His contribution came into generous praise form his manager. (h/t Standard)
“It was exactly what I wanted from him, to take control with his quality and his voice.”
A win will take Chelsea a step closer to finishing in the top four. The club is set to have an ambitious transfer window. Qualifying for Europe’s top competition will make that job all the easier.
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