Chelsea midfielder Jorginho has left the Italy national camp, according to reports, with suggestions that he could retire from international football altogether in the future. It comes after the Azzurri failed to qualify for the World Cup for a second time in a row, with 2014 their last appearance in the competition.
The national side lost to North Macedonia in a qualifying playoff match, with a 91st minute strike knocking them out from potentially travelling to Qatar. It wildly contrasts the emotions felt in the summer, where the team were crowned European Champions.
Jorginho played a key role last year in a similar way he does for the Blues, rotating possession well in the midfield. However, his heroics turned on its head in World Cup qualification.
