Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has told Football.London that Jorginho was “tremendous” against Aston Villa at Villa Park in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.
The Gunners bounced back from their defeat to Manchester City in midweek with a 4-2 victory over Villa away from home today.
Jorginho started the match for Arsenal.
The former Chelsea star was one of the better players on the pitch at Villa Park.
The Italy international worked hard in the middle of the park and make it hard for the Villa players to impose themselves.
Jorginho did his best in the second half and was the architect of the third Arsenal goal.
The midfielder’s shot deflected in off Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez to make it 3-2 to Arsenal before substitute Gabriel Martinelli raced clear to score as the Villans chased an equaliser.
And Arteta was impressed.
Mikel Arteta on Jorginho for Arsenal v Aston Villa
Arteta said: “I certainly didn’t expect that from him. I thought he was tremendous today.”
Important player for the Gunners
Jorginho joined Arsenal from Chelsea in the January transfer window and has made a positive impact at the Gunners.
The midfielder won the UEFA Champions League with Chelsea and the Euro 2020 finals with Italy.
We know that the Italian star is a winner.
Jorginho is at the top of his game now and has huge experience.
And he is showing that at Arsenal now.
According to WhoScored, Jorginho took one shot, played two key passes, had a pass accuracy of 88.6%, won one header, took 90 touches, and made three tackles.
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