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Joe Doyle

'Immense this season, gone up a whole level' - Chelsea fans love what Jorginho did for Italy

Chelsea midfielder Jorginho is enjoying a return to form this season.

His time at Napoli with Maurizio Sarri ensured a transfer to Stamford Bridge when the manager made his move in the summer of 2018.

But last season, the midfielder struggled to replicate his Serie A form, with fans and pundits quick to criticise the 27-year-old as he adapted to the Premier League.

However, under Frank Lampard's guidance this season he has looked back in peak performance.

Mason Mount on his first goal for England

The midfielder has earned praise from the likes of teammate Mateo Kovacic, who told the club's website recently that he believes his partner is still improving.

"I watched Jorginho when he was at Napoli, when we played against each other, but I think now he is getting even better.

"He is a great player. I didn't know he was so good, but when you train with him you see it. I'm enjoying it, I think he is as well, and we need to keep working on that."

And Jorginho put on another clinic on international duty, setting up a goal and scoring one of his trademark penalties in a 9-1 win against Armenia as the Azzuri finished qualifying with a perfect 10 wins from 10 matches.

The Brazilian-born star has been in imperious form of late, and it has not gone unnoticed by fans.

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