Jorginho starting to look the odd man out in Chelsea midfield plans | Jacob Steinberg
06-Jul-2020 21:30:13 | The Guardian
The Italian has lost his place and could depart this summer, with Frank Lampard preferring more flexible options
When N’Golo Kanté went down with a hamstring injury during the closing stages of Chelsea’s win over Watford on Saturday, it was revealing that Frank Lampard turned to a teenager instead of his vice-captain. Billy Gilmour came on and Jorginho remained in the stands, wondering when he will get to take part in Project Restart.
The impression is of a player fighting to prove his worth all over again. Derided as the face of Sarriball last year, Jorginho has not featured at all since the season resumed last month. After working hard to win the Chelsea faithful over at the start of the campaign, the Italy international is back on uncertain ground.
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