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Graham Potter reveals new Chelsea penalty taker as Blues finally solve Jorginho transfer puzzle

Graham Potter has revealed who will replace Jorginho as Chelsea's designated penalty taker. The 31-year-old swapped Stamford Bridge for the Emirates Stadium on January transfer deadline day, leaving the Blues without a specialist from 12-yards.

Since Jorginho joined Arsenal, the west London outfit have not been awarded a penalty and, therefore, have not been able to unveil the midfielder's successor. But, speaking to the press ahead of Chelsea's clash with Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League second-leg, Potter disclosed who he has named to step forward.

If the Blues win 1-0 against the German side then the tie will be decided by a penalty shootout. The 47-year-old said: "The boys are always practicing and we've prepared for that because it is possible.

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