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Sarri: Chelsea can't afford to rest tired Jorginho after Fabregas exit

Maurizio Sarri will avoid resting a tiring Jorginho because he believes Chelsea are not ready for the tactical change the midfielder's absence would force.

Italy international Jorginho has started all but one of the club's Premier League fixtures to date and has featured 25 times in all competitions.

Cesc Fabregas' departure for Monaco has left Chelsea with no natural alternative at the base of midfield and Sarri admitted a heavy workload is beginning to affect his deep-lying playmaker.

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The Blues are chasing Zenit Saint Petersburg's Leandro Paredes to provide Jorginho with relief but, for now, the 27-year-old will be asked to continue, with Sarri opposing a switch that might accommodate two holding midfielders.