Chelsea midfielder, Jorginho, has spoken on the differences between former manager Maurizio Sarri and his replacement Frank Lampard.
Sarri never played professionally, but has managed a host of clubs since 1990.
Lampard had a glittering playing career with Chelsea, but is only in his second year of management.
When asked by Sky Sports what he sees as the main differences between them, Jorginho first joked “their age” (Sarri is 60, Lampard is 41), before saying it is also “their tactics”.
While Sarri stuck with his tried and tested 4-3-3 formation during his single season at Chelsea, Lampard has gone with a 4-2-3-1 in pre-season that has seen Jorginho playing slightly further forward.
“His career speaks for itself. Everyone can see what Lampard did as a player, not just for this club but for football in general. I watched him when I was growing up and it’s great to have him here now as a coach. I believe he still has a lot to give to this club as a coach, as he did as a player,” Jorginho said.
The former Napoli midfielder also asked for time to adapt to what Lampard wants in his new system.
“Of course, we talk about positions and ask questions like all other players, if they have any doubts they ask the coach and I ask about positions and various other aspects of the game which are important to know.
“I need to understand what he wants from me. So, I also ask to develop my game. The more questions I ask takes any doubt away and we can play the way he wants to play. Then we can give to the team just how he wants us to deliver,” Jorginho added.
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