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  • Jorginho, Kante rival De Bruyne for UEFA Player of the Year

    Chelsea and Manchester City dominate UEFA’s Player and Manager of the Year nominations.

    Both Champions League finalists boast players which make up the final three places for the prestigious award, with Jorginho, N’Golo Kante and Kevin De Bruyne set to battle it out for the honour.

    The three midfielders have been given the nod ahead of Lionel Messi and each received more votes, despite his sublime final season with Barcelona and his triumphs with the Argentina national team.

    The final three players were determined by a voting jury comprising 24 coaches of the teams which participated in this summer’s UEFA EURO 2020, along with 80 coaches of the clubs that participated in the group stages of last season’s Champions League (32) and UEFA Europa League (48).

    In addition, 55 journalists selected by the European Sports Media (ESM) group were also permitted to cast their vote on the subject, one from each of UEFA’s member associations.

    For Manager of the Year, both Thomas Tuchel and Pep Guardiola will be do battle for the big honour, along with Italy’s Euro 2020 winning manager Roberto Mancini.

  • Jorginho knows he doesn’t deserve Ballon d’Or – Cassano

    Jorginho knows he doesn’t deserve Ballon d’Or – Cassano

    Former Italy striker Antonio Cassano has dismissed talk of Chelsea midfielder Jorginho winning the Ballon d’Or.

    And he insists Jorginho agrees with his opinion.

    Cassano told Bobo TV: “Do you remember when I said that the journalist who votes for Jorginho for the Ballon d’Or should have his license revoked? Well, I was in Formentera with my family and just as I sat down I felt a touch.

    “‘Antonio, you are amazing!’, the voice said. I turned around to ask who he was, he took off his glasses and mask, and it was Jorginho.

    “I said to him, ‘Jorgi, can you understand the scandal if they would give you the Ballon d’Or instead of Messi?’ He replied that he absolutely agreed with me, Messi should always win the prize. Now I admire Jorginho even more. We talked for 90 good minutes. He is an exceptional guy, very intelligent, humble and polite.”

  • I’ve texted Messi about joining us here – Chelsea midfielder

    I’ve texted Messi about joining us here – Chelsea midfielder

    Chelsea midfielder Jorginho has joked about trying to recruit Lionel Messi.

    Messi was released by Barcelona last week and is now set to join PSG.

    Jorginho was left in disbelief when he saw the news that Messi had departed Barcelona.

    In fact, the 29-year-old wondered if it was just ‘fake news’.

    Speaking to TNT Sports in Brazil, he said: “I’ve already texted him (laughs).

    “I’m kidding, I’m not even kidding about it. If he does not to come to Chelsea, let him go away (from the Premier League).

    “I saw it (the departure) and I was like ‘what happened?’

    “I was incredulous. I was wondering if it was fake news.”

  • Jorginho deserves Ballon d’Or – Zola

    Jorginho deserves Ballon d’Or – Zola

    Chelsea great Gianfranco Zola insists Jorginho would be a worthy Ballon d’Or winner.

    Zola thinks his fellow Italian has done more to clinch the award than Robert Lewandowksi and Lionel Messi.

    “Should they give it to Jorginho?” Zola said. “It would be deserved. He gives concrete balance and pace to his teams.

    “I was lucky to coach him at Chelsea and I know what he does on the pitch.”

    Jorginho has had a fantastic year after winning European trophies for both club and country. If he does clinch the individual award, he’ll be the second player to win it not named Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi since 2008, after Luka Modric’s win in 2018.

    “It would be deserved because not only were his performances at a high level, but the teams he played for have been outstanding.

    “That must be taken into account.”

  • Can I win the Ballon d’Or? – Jorginho

    Can I win the Ballon d’Or? – Jorginho

    Chelsea midfielder Jorginho won’t rule himself out of the running for this year’s Ballon d’Or.

    Jorginho has finished the season a Euro 2020 winner with Italy and a Champions League winner with Chelsea.

    He told Sportmediaset: “Of course, we all live in dreams. However, if we talk about skills on the field, then I understand that I am not the best in the world.

    “Titles are one of the criteria for the Ballon d’Or. No one but me has won so many significant trophies this year, but how can I compare to Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo or Neymar? They have completely different characteristics.”

  • Messi for Ballon d’Or ahead of Chelsea star – Barca legend

    Messi for Ballon d’Or ahead of Chelsea star – Barca legend

    Barcelona legend Hristo Stoichkov believes Lionel Messi is in line to win the Ballon d’Or again.

    Speaking with TMW, Stoichkov was asked about the prospects of Chelsea’s Italy midfielder Jorginho.

    He replied: “Who can win this year? Jorginho has had a super season, but for the Ballon d’Or I don’t know if he can. Messì is there and cannot be ignored. A great season in Barcelona, with the Copa del Rey, and then the Copa America, which he had never won, won as a driver.

    “Another is (Robert) Lewandowski: last year was unfair to cancel the prize, France Football had to reward him. And then there’s (Gigio) Donnarumma, the best goalkeeper in the European Championship ”

    Asked if a goalkeeper could win, the Bulgarian added: “I don’t know, but he had an extraordinary season, not only for the penalties with Spain and England. After so many years of (Gigi) Buffon, you have found another great Gigi who will make you feel calm for a long time.”

  • I don’t need to avoid Sarri importance – Chelsea midfielder

    I don’t need to avoid Sarri importance – Chelsea midfielder

    Chelsea midfielder Jorginho admits he owes his career to new Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri.

    Jorginho played for Sarri at Napoli and Chelsea.

    “I worked with Sarri at Chelsea and Napoli and have great affection for him,” Jorginho said.

    “I don’t need to bury this story. It’s who created it that has to do it.

    “The focus of my daily work is not on this. I will always give my best to the club I play for to keep improving my game – anything other than that is only a distraction from what is most important.”

  • Chelsea job was too big for Lampard – Jorginho

    Chelsea job was too big for Lampard – Jorginho

    Chelsea midfielder Jorginho says the Blues job was too big for former manager Frank Lampard.

    The midfielder believes Lampard “skipped” some steps that he “needed” to succeed with such a prolific team.

    He told ESPN: “Look, I’ll be very honest with you about Lampard. I believe that because he is a legend of the club, I believe that he skipped some steps that you need to learn to reach a great team.

    “He arrived at the club where he is a legend, without having experience with other teams.

    “I think he arrived too early, skipped a few steps and was not ready for a job at that level, honestly.”

  • Italy, Napoli always an option for Chelsea midfielder – Agent

    Italy, Napoli always an option for Chelsea midfielder – Agent

    Jorginho’s agent says the Chelsea midfielder is enjoying a ‘special moment’ under Thomas Tuchel.

    The Italy international is a key figure in Tuchel’s midfield.

    But his agent, Joao Santos, says Jorginho would be open to a return to Italy if the situation changed at Stamford Bridge.

    “There are many rumours about that because he did so well at Napoli,” Santos told Naples-based station Radio Marte.

    “It’s a special moment for him. He is an important player for Chelsea now. However, he is an Italy international, and we are thinking about a return to Serie A if he leaves the Blues.

    “If Napoli will make an offer, we’ll evaluate it. He had a great time in Naples, and he has many friends over there.”

  • Chelsea midfielder aims dig at Lampard’s style of football

    Chelsea midfielder aims dig at Lampard’s style of football

    Jorginho aimed a thinly-veiled dig at Frank Lampard as he claimed he is far more suited to Chelsea’s superior play style under new manager Thomas Tuchel.

    Jorginho was in and out of the team under Lampard and was heavily linked with a move to Juventus last summer.

    Chelsea were far from being direct during the reign of a club legend, but they were prepared to go from back to front quickly when required.

    The Italy international told Chelsea’s official website: “The coach wants us having control of the game, playing from behind, even when the pressure comes.

    “So, for me, it’s a good way to play football that I like and enjoy, and I think it’s better for my characteristics than playing long balls, and second balls.

    “When it’s Kova [Mateo Kovacic], his style is to play short, to come, so I know if he wants to play one-two or when he wants some space to move forward and to dribble.

    “So, I just try to help him, either give him the space, or come over to help him and give him an option – whatever he needs to get out of the situation.

    “With Kante, it’s kind of the same. When you play with your mates, you need to understand each other, and understand their characteristics as well. So, I know that Kante has big power, so I tell him when he can turn.

    “With Kante, it’s more about talking: ‘Turn!’ ‘Man on!’ or talking so he knows I’m there for the short pass. So, I just try to give him an option to do a one-two and get out.

    “Oh yes, big brains [Kante and Kovacic have big brains]. They have more legs than me, though!”