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Daniel Childs

Jorginho switch reminds Thomas Tuchel of Chelsea blueprint that creates Conor Gallagher dilemma

Saturday's nerve-shredding second half against Leicester was psychologically crucial for Chelsea to overcome after two weekends of frustration against Spurs and Leeds.

The win over a struggling Leicester side certainly did not teach us anything new, nor will it fully eradicate broader concerns in the opening three weeks. Still, it did showcase a level of toughness within the squad in the face of adversity that was missing at Elland Road.

To take broader conclusions from a game in which one team is reduced to 10 men within the first 30 minutes is always going to be flawed. But the midfield positioning and roles between Conor Gallagher and Jorginho is interesting to dissect.

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