Jorginho: “I like and enjoy” Tuchel’s style of play “it’s better for my characteristics”

Thomas Tuchel has arrived at Chelsea football club like a breathe of fresh air, going 13 games unbeaten and 11 games without conceding a goal.

Many players have benefited from the switch in managers, with some players enjoying much more game time than before, whilst others not so much.

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This could be down to the formation switch and style of play that Tuchel has implemented, with it suiting some players more than others. Marcos Alonso at left wing back is one fine example.

But the style of play is suiting our Italian international midfielder much better, according to the man himself.

Jorginho will be in the match day program for Sunday’s FA Cup match against Sheffield United, and there are some snippets of his words on the Chelsea website already.

He says he is enjoying the style of play under Tuchel and that it suits his characteristics much better.

“The coach wants us having control of the game, playing from behind, even when the pressure comes,” he said.
“So, for me, it’s a good way to play football that I like and enjoy, and I think it’s better for my characteristics than playing long balls, and second balls.
“When it’s Kova, his style is to play short, to come, so I know if he wants to play one-two or when he wants some space to move forward and to dribble. So, I just try to help him, either give him the space, or come over to help him and give him an option – whatever he needs to get out of the situation.
“With Kante, it’s kind of the same. When you play with your mates, you need to understand each other, and understand their characteristics as well. So, I know that Kante has big power, so I tell him when he can turn. With Kante, it’s more about talking: “Turn!” “Man on!” or talking so he knows I’m there for the short pass. So, I just try to give him an option to do a one-two and get out.
“Oh yes, big brains [Kante Jorginho and Kovacic have big brains]. They have more legs than me, though!”
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