Few players in the history of Chelsea have divided opinion quite like Jorginho. During his first season at Stamford Bridge, he was booed by supporters inside Stamford Bridge. In his third, he was celebrated as a key figure in the side that won the Champions League.
What has never been in doubt is Jorginho's technical quality. Nor his football brain. The issue was his lack of physicality and mobility. When used as a single six at the base of a three-man midfield, those weaknesses were ruthlessly exploited and the defence behind him exposed.
It's why Thomas Tuchel changed Chelsea's shape to a 3-4-2-1 after replacing Frank Lampard. It was a move done to protect and enhance both Thiago Silva and Jorginho, as the German explained in fascinating detail earlier in the campaign.
