Jorginho names top five Premier League players and last pick stuns interviewer

The midfielder would consider himself well placed to create a list of credible picks, having spent almost six years in the English top flight.

The Italian signed for Chelsea from Napoli in 2018, helping the Blues to Champions League success in 2021 before his switch to north London in 12 months ago.

Despite failing to become a permanent fixture under boss Mikel Arteta, Jorginho has earned plaudits of late thanks to a superb display in the Gunners' 3-1 win over title-rivals Liverpool.

Following his heroics, Jorginho revealed which current Premier League stars are head and shoulders above the rest, with one surprising inclusion.

Unsurprisingly, the 32-year-old selected Manchester City's star duo of Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland who played a crucial role in Pep Guardiola's side landing a historic Treble last season.

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Also included was Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah who is once again enjoying a stellar season for the Reds in their quest to pip City and Arsenal to this season's title.

Jorginho stayed closer to home for his next pick, opting for teammate Bukayo Saka. The England international's form has picked up since last month's winter break and his four goals in the last three games warranted a place over Man City midfielder Rodri.

The Italian's fifth and final choice was the most contentious one of all with the inclusion of former Chelsea teammate Reece James.

In fact, the interviewer, working on behalf of JD Football, was visibly stunned and asked Jorginho if he was sure.

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The Blues captain has been plagued by injury over the last 18 months and is currently recovering from a hamstring problem.

Injury forced him to miss the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and fears are growing that James could also be a doubt for this summer's Euros.

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But that hasn't stopped Jorginho paying tribute to the 24-year-old defender and revealed he would choose James over Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold.

"Believe me," Jorginho said before asked whether James was superior to the Liverpool star.

"A bit different, but if I had to choose for my team, I'd choose 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."