Arsenal midfielder Jorginho has surprised fans with his selection of the top five players in the Premier League.
The Italian has been well accustomed to the goings on in the English top-flight, having signed for Chelsea from Napoli in 2018 before making the move across London to the Gunners last January.
Despite not being a permanent fixture in Mikel Arteta’s starting XI, the 32-year-old has shown that he still has plenty to offer with a starring role in the north Londoner’s 3-1 win over title rivals Liverpool earlier this month.
Jorginho gave his opinion on which players should be considered among the league’s best, including a selection that raised more than a few eyes.
The inclusions of Manchester City stars Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland were expected. The pair are crucial cogs in Pep Guardiola’s dominant machine, with the Belgian returning from his long injury lay-off to devastating effect with an assist in each of his four league appearances.
Arsenal midfielder Jorginho has become an important squad player for Mikel Arteta since his arrival last January
Manchester City duo Erling Haaland (left) and Kevin De Bruyne (right) have been in imperious form after returning from injury
Reds talisman Mohamed Salah also made the cut. The Egyptian is gearing up for a return to action having suffered a posterior muscle injury while at AFCON with the Pharaohs.
Jorginho’s Arsenal team-mate Bukayo Saka was the first contentious inclusion. The England international’s form after returning from the winter break certainly warrants merit.
The winger has scored four goals in his last three league games, including a brace in the 6-0 demolition of West Ham last weekend.
However, none were anticipating Jorginho’s fifth choice, a former colleague: Reece James. The Chelsea skipper has endured a torrid time with injuries and is currently sidelined with a persistent hamstring problem which has left his participation in the European Championship in doubt.
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is nearing a return to action following a posterior injury sustained while on AFCON duty with Egypt
The former Chelsea midfielder believes that Reece James (left) is a more complete player than Liverpool’s Trent alexander-Arnold (right)
‘Believe me,’ Jorginho said before responding to a query on whether he is better than Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold. ‘A bit different.
‘But if should choose for my team, I’d chose Reece. I think he’s more complete on everything.
‘Trent has these passes and shots that are unbelievable so they are a bit different. But overall I chose Reece.’
