Jorginho, Sarri or Chelsea? Who is the problem?

Chelsea boss, Maurizio Sarri signed Jorginho almost as soon as he signed the contract that brought him to the London club. The two Italians had worked together at Napoli and the manager wanted the midfielder because he was integral to the quick passing style of play that is named after the manager; Sarri-Ball.

However, the fans are yet to see the best of the Italian international as Chelsea continue to struggle in the League.

Jorginho has not recorded any assist in the League but he has completed an incredible number of passes. He has scored a few goals, most of which he got from the penalty spot when Eden Hazard was not available for selection. 

The fans have turned on him and have called for him to be dropped. Sarri has refused to drop him, he has refused to play him in another position in the Chelsea midfield too. There are cheers whenever the former Napoli man is substituted.

The anger of the fans is not misplaced because N’golo Kante is the best defensive midfielder in the world and he is being played out of position. The real problem is that Jorginho is not the only player under performing for Chelsea. None of Sarri’s men are performing. 
Jorginho has won the backing of Italy boss Roberto Mancini despite criticism of his debut season in the Premier League with Chelsea. The midfielder has come under scrutiny amid Chelsea’s disappointing form but the Italy coach has faith in his ability

The deep-lying midfielder was a flagship signing for Maurizio Sarri at the start of his Stamford Bridge reign, having been heavily linked with a move to Manchester City before ending up in London.

However, Jorginho’s performances have come under increasing scrutiny as the Blues have faded after a strong start, leaving them in a battle to secure a top-four finish.

A section of fans at Stamford Bridge cheered his substitution during the recent 1-1 draw against Wolves – Jorginho being selected at the base of the midfield instead of N’Golo Kante has become a considerable bone of contention – and Sarri’s men lie sixth in the table following Sunday’s 2-0 loss at Everton.

Jorginho has now joined up with Italy for their opening Euro 2020 qualifiers against Finland and Liechtenstein and Mancini has no doubt that he has a high-quality performer at his disposal.

“Jorginho is playing very well. He hardly misses any games,” he told a news conference. “Chelsea aren’t doing as well as usual but he has great quality, like international team-mate Marco Verratti, who is key for PSG in midfield.”

Gonzalo Higuain, Eden Hazard, Alvaro Morata, and all other player are also not peforming but Joginho has been thrown under the bus constantly because he was Maurizio Sarri’s flagship signing. The major problem has always been the manager himself. 

Chelsea are through to the quarter-finals of the Europa League alongside another Premier League team Arsenal, while four Premier League representatives make up half of the last eight in the Champions League.

Juventus are flying the flag for Italy in the latter competition, while Jorginho’s old club Napoli are among the favourites for Europa glory.

“Juventus are still strong, they played a great game against Atletico Madrid it was not easy to overturn that result there,” Mancini added, before acknowledging the boost that club continental success could have as he continues to rebuild a national team that failed to reach the 2018 World Cup.

“Napoli have what it takes to win the Europa League. In the end there are two winners and we hope they are the Italians.”