Jorginho’s ‘different style’ will be crucial for Arsenal ‘when they get nervous’ in the Premier League title run-in, insists Jamie Carragher… as Gunners confirm £12m signing of midfielder from Chelsea
Jamie Carragher claims that Jorginho could become an important signing for Arsenal after he joined the Gunners from Chelsea on deadline day.
Concerns had been levelled at the 31-year-old’s playing style does not fit the system that has propelled Arsenal to the top of the table, but Carragher insisted his importance lies in his trophy-winning expertise.
Jorginho has signed for £12million on an 18-month contract after Chelsea agreed to let him leave.
Jorginho could become a key signing for Arsenal toward the end of the season, says Jamie Carragher
After having several bids for Moises Caicedo rejected by Brighton earlier this month, Jorginho emerged as something of a surprise option, with Arsenal keen to bring in quality back-up to Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey.
‘They needed to bring someone in and they’ve gone for Caicedo, but they can’t get that done,’ Carragher said. ‘Jorginho is an interesting one, and I was listening to people talk about to today, saying he’s not the style of Arsenal, it’s so quick and energetic, and he’s the opposite of that.
‘And I get that argument, but when it comes to ten games left in the season, when they might actually need cool heads and there’s a pressure moment in the Premier League run-in, he might actually be a good signing, in terms of slowing things down and cooling heads.
Carragher admitted that he might not fit the Gunners on-field playing style but brings other skills
‘He’s a player who’s won a Champions League and a European Championship in the last few years. He’s a top player, and he is a different style from Arsenal and I’m not saying that’s the case for Arsenal forever, but I think that could be a big help for Arsenal as we get towards the end of the season when they start to get…