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Frank Lampard praises Jorginho after the Italy midfielder netted his first penalty for Chelsea since being dropped from spot-kick duties as regular taker Timo Werner watched on from the bench

Frank Lampard insists he never doubted Jorginho's penalty acumen despite taking frontline spot-kick duties off Chelsea's vice-captain.

Blues boss Lampard hailed midfielder Jorginho's response to being replaced as first-choice penalty taker by Timo Werner, having missed two spot-kicks in succession against Liverpool and in Krasnodar.

The German has netted his only two spot-kicks against Rennes after taking over responsibilities last month and is Lampard's preferred taker for the time being.

Jorginho put his early-season penalty woes behind him as he slotted home against Krasnodar
The Italy star failed to convert spot-kicks against Liverpool and Krasnodar earlier this season

Italy star Jorginho coolly converted a penalty to clamber second-string Chelsea to Tuesday's 1-1 Champions League draw against Krasnodar at Stamford Bridge, with his first spot-kick since his demotion from main duties as Werner watched from the bench before coming on for Kai Havertz after 74 minutes.