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'I love Jorginho and he knows it': Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel plays down his Wembley touchline rift with the midfielder, insisting he has 'overused' the Italy star this season

Thomas Tuchel has played down his touchline fury at Jorginho, insisting he 'loves' the midfielder.

The Chelsea boss even admitted he has overused the Italy international - and that might why Jorginho has not hit his usual standards.

Tuchel was seen raging at the 30-year-old during Chelsea's FA Cup semi-final victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel insists he loves Jorginho despite his touchline rant at the midfielder during the Blues' 2-0 FA Cup semi-final victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday
Tuchel was seen fuming at Jorginho after he hesitated in possession during the semi-final

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Speaking ahead of Wednesday's clash with Arsenal, however, Tuchel said: 'I was very hard on him during the match.