For as much as Jorginho has rightly received praise for his performances in Chelsea's Champions League triumph last year, the past couple of weeks have proven why his flaws have been a bone of contention for some time.
With Thomas Tuchel using a four-man defence rather than the three used for the majority of his tenure so far, Jorginho has been asked to play a role he occupied under Maurizio Sarri and Frank Lampard after being signed from Napoli for £60m in 2018.
As the lone six in front of the defence, the Italian's physical flaws have sprung up in moments, showing why his inability to defend in larger areas was something Tuchel needed to rectify last January.
Teams know that by being aggressive with Jorginho, they can sometimes get joy, and his lack of mobility can be exposed in transition without sufficient protection around him.
For Tuchel, this weakness was nullified by the 3-4-2-1. Having a central midfield duo, a third central defender and two wingbacks who could tuck in. It allowed Jorginho more freedom to roam and elevate the strengths in his game.
But now, in 2022, as Chelsea targets a new central midfielder and Tuchel starts to try out new formations, Jorginho's future is up for debate.
Particularly as his contract expires in 2023, this summer is the last opportunity to attract a decent fee for him. Jorginho's midfield peer N'Golo Kante is in the same boat with his contract.
The duo helped Chelsea reach a Champions League title and proved crucial in Tuchel's best moments so far. However, with younger names being looked at in the market, it is not illogical to ponder whether one might be sold this summer.
Kante has been a legendary midfielder. A player that will inspire chapters to be written about his influence over European football since signing for Leicester in 2015.
His consistent excellence since joining Chelsea in 2016 has made him one of the club's greatest signings, and it seems an impossible task to replace what he provides because he is so unique.
But his injury issues are hard to swat aside when contemplating handing him a new deal.
The French international has already missed 16 games for Chelsea this season. Four of those were done out of precaution, trying to preserve his fitness given his clear fragility to picking up injuries since 2019.
Given how vital an area central midfield is, it's impossible to continue relying on a figure this prone to spells on the sidelines.
Kante is the best in the world at what he does. If you don't agree, go back and watch the Atletico Madrid second leg last March, the two-legged semi-final against Real Madrid and the final.
At his best, he is genuinely ridiculous. He is everywhere, covering tons of ground, winning tackles, snuffing out danger and driving his team forward.
Though performances of that level are becoming less consistent, the club has arguably been preserving Kante for this upcoming run of games when the Champions League knockout rounds begin.
There is also the reality of rumours linking him away from Stamford Bridge over recent years and whether the player himself is even willing to extend his stay beyond 2023. It's why this summer is so critical for Chelsea's midfield.
For as much as supporters are craving some major arrivals in the transfer market, some less simple calls will have to be made over the future of a Champions League-winning duo.
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