Jorginho gives Arsenal that extra something

Jorginho PIC: Arsenal.com
Jorginho PIC: Arsenal.com

 

“We had a chat at half-time and went back to doing the basics. We changed the game. "

Those were our newly minted not-so-hand-me-down Brazilian Jorginho's words after Arsenal's dramatic comeback against Aston Villa.

Brought in on deadline day this January, the Brazilian was never a first choice for many Gooners.

"Another Chelsea player?" many said.

We've had a few of those and it was getting a bit long in the teeth.

That 'chat at half-time' is something in which the super-winning Brazilian would have been critical.

And that could prove the difference come May.

Jorginho had 91 touches, completed 71 of his 80 passes and created two chances, winning five duels as well as three tackles.

It was a midfield well-marshalled by a player many considered a non-fit for Arsenal. He is commanding, vocal and not afraid to call out players when they are not up to standard. He is an engine.

Don't get us wrong. He is just that. A substitute for Thomas Teye Partey. Partey is the mbinga of that position.

But having someone like Jorginho to slip in there, other than last season when we had woes is a comfort. It is an elite move and with the Europa League coming, you know Partey may be rested.

Top of the league now after that Manchester City 1-1 draw against Southampton. People had a go at Arsenal after they drew against bottom sides earlier.

The ever philosophical Jorginho said, "That’s why the Premier League is the best league in the world. It’s just beautiful, and important after the last results we have had.”

We are away to Leicester City on  25 February at 17.00 (CAT).

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