Arsenal reportedly want a player Willian once called ‘very good’

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Arsenal have been linked with Jorginho, and one player who may be happy if the Chelsea midfielder joins the Gunners is Willian.

According to Sky Sports, the Gunners are looking at the 28-year-old Italy international as a potential alternative to Thomas Partey of Atletico Madrid

Willian, who joined Arsenal on a free transfer this summer after leaving Chelsea, played with Jorginho at the Blues.

The 32-year-old, who can operate as a winger or as an an attacking midfielder, spoke highly of the Italy international on a number of occasions, and below are two such times when the Brazil international raced about the 28-year-old Italy international midfielder.

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In August 2018, Willian named Jorginho as one of the best players in training for Chelsea.

Metro quoted Willian as saying in August 2018 when asked who has been the best player in training: “Everyone has been training well but I would say Jorginho and Mateo Kovacic have been very good. They both bring a lot of quality to the team.”

Then in March 2019, Willian defended Jorginho after Chelsea fans booed him after he came off against Wolverhampton Wanderers and when he was playing against Malmo in the Europa League in February, as reported by Sky Sports at the time.

Sky Sports quoted Willian as saying about Jorginho in March 2019: “I think this is unfair from (the fans), and of course, I don’t want to talk about this. When they do that I don’t feel good on the pitch.

“When players are not in a good moment and don’t play well, we need fans. Jorginho is very important for us, a very good player. We know his quality.”

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Stats

According to WhoScored, Jorginho made 27 starts and four substitute appearances in the Premier League for the Blues last season, scoring four goals and providing two assists in the process.

The midfielder has scored one goal and provided one assist in two league matches for the London club so far this campaign, according to WhoScored.

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