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'He is a driver of the group' - Lampard praises Jorginho's Chelsea commitment

The midfielder struggled to convince large sections of his club's fanbase last season, but his new manager is keen to highlight his importance

Frank Lampard has moved to highlight his admiration for Chelsea midfielder Jorginho and says he will bring essential qualities to the team this season.

Jorginho was booed at Stamford Bridge on numerous occasions last season as debate reigned whether he was favoured by Maurizio Sarri, who struggled to win over Blues fans.

The £57 million (€65m/$86m) signing from Napoli was also thought to be hampering N'Golo Kante's performances, as Sarri pushed him higher up the field.