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Chelsea Captain Cesar Azpilicueta Hails Jorginho Influence Under Frank Lampard

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has hailed midfielder Jorginho for how he has adapted under new manager Frank Lampard in 2019-20.

Jorginho signed for the Blues from Napoli last summer after the appointment of Maurizio Sarri as Chelsea boss.

The Italy international had been central to Napoli's style of play under Sarri, but he was inconsistent in his debut Premier League season despite starting 37 of Chelsea's 38 games.

Sarri departed for Juventus in the summer, and there were some reports Jorginho may fellow him to Turin.

The 27-year-old stayed put in west London, though, and Azpilicueta has praised how he has adapted with his mentor Sarri no longer in charge, per James Westwood of Goal:

"Jorginho has impressed me a lot since he arrived here with us.