Italy legend, Antonio Cassano has launched a scathing attack on Arsenal midfielder, Jorginho who he appears to be surprised was a past Ballon d’Or contender.
Casssano said that Jorginho struggles to kick a ball when running or provide an assist to his teammates.
Jorginho made history with Italy at the 2020 Euros, appearing in seven games as they won the competition.
In the same year, the 31-year-old also won the UEFA Champions League with former club Chelsea.
He made 43 appearances across competitions, scoring eight goals and providing two assists.
However, Jorginho is currently struggling for game time at Arsenal following the arrival of Declan Rice from Premier League club West Ham United over the summer.
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“At a certain point in Italy there was talk of Jorginho as the Ballon d’Or winner. Do you realise? A footballer who struggles to kick and assist, without running or physique,” Cassano said (via Sport Witness).
“He doesn’t play at Arsenal because they signed Rice. It is not like they have Xavi and Iniesta. In Italy we made him a champion.”
Meanwhile, Antonio Cassano has launched a scathing assessment of Jose Mourinho’s coaching abilities amid reports that the Roma boss could make a sensational return to the Santiago Bernabeu.
The Italian forward claimed that Mourinho would not be appointed by the club if they ‘want a coach’, branding the Portuguese manager as ‘just cinema’.
Carlo Ancelotti, the current Los Blancos boss, is under contract until the end of the 2023-24 season – when Mourinho’s deal in the Italian capital also expires.
But the Italian faces an uncertain future, with links to several sides – including the Brazilian national team.
As such, Mourinho has been touted as a potential successor, with a return to Los Blancs potentially seeing current Real Under-18 coach Alvaro Arbeloa promoted to his No 2.
