Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard has praised the Professionalism of Italian Midfielder, Jorginho as he looks set to recall the Italy International back to the team in place of the injured N'Golo Kante .
Kante suffered a hamstring problem in Saturday's Premier league matchday 33 win over Relegation strugglers Watford, with the Blues thrashing the visitors 3-0 at Stamford Bridge,and while Lampard revealed it is only a "Low-Level" Issue, the France Midfielder is expected to miss the next two games due to the injury .
With Lampard expected to recall Italy Midfielder Jorginho back in the heart of the Chelsea midfield.
The 28-year-old was a regular in Lampard's side ahead of lockdown but has yet to play a single minute since the season resumed.
Lampard would not be drawn on why the former Napoli player has seemingly fallen out of Favour but has been pleased with Jorginho's reaction.
"Jorginho always trains well but he has handled it professionally and that is what I would expect," he said .
"It is important that player, over the course of a season, in a competitive squad like we have, are there to support players when they are out, and he has done that, to be fair".
The Blues will be in action away at the Selhurst Park on Tuesday to face Crystal palace, knowing that a win will move them ahead of Leicester city in third place, with the Foxes taken on In-Form Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday Evening.
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