Few players in the Premier League divide opinion more than Jorginho but Italy coach Roberto Mancini has no doubts about the man they call 'the Professor'. In three seasons at Chelsea, Jorginho has won the Europa League and the Champions League yet still not everybody is convinced. But for Italy, who approach their first major semi-final for nine years, Jorginho is indispensable. It may raise eyebrows in England, but Jorginho is regarded so highly in Italy that team-mates and media believe he is a contender for the Ballon d'Or. Whenever an Italy player needed a passing option, Jorginho was there.

Source: Daily Mail July 04, 2021 23:57 UTC