Chelsea’s decision to move N’Golo Kante out of his favoured holding position and into a more advanced midfield berth has been branded “strange” by Ruud Gullit.
The Blues have been forced into a tactical tweak after investing £57 million ($73m) in Italy international Jorginho.
He has slotted into Maurizio Sarri’s side in an anchor role ahead of the back four, with his passing ability allowing a ball-playing philosophy to be embraced.
Jorginho’s presence has, however, edged World Cup winner Kante further up the field, with a man hardly renowned for his goal-scoring prowess being asked to make more of an impact in the attacking third.