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https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2022/02/11/
jorginho-out-for-revenge-in--beautiful--final

Jorginho out for revenge in 'beautiful' final

11 Feb 2022


Speaking to the media ahead of our FIFA Club World Cup final against
Palmeiras, Jorginho revealed that he was rejected by our opponents in a
childhood trial, but is looking forward to playing in front of the large
number of travelling Brazilian supporters tomorrow.


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Jorginho was born in Brazil to a family with Italian ancestry before
moving to Italy in pursuit of a professional football career in his teens.
With Palmeiras traditionally being the team supported by Brazilians from
Italian backgrounds, our midfielder was asked what memories he has of the
club from his early years growing up in the country.


He revealed that he could once have ended up playing for them, with the
fact that he now lines up against them for Chelsea in Abu Dhabi
demonstrating the almost surreal journey professional football can take.


'Let me tell me something not a lot of people know. The connection I have
with Palmeiras is that I trialled for the team when I was 12 years old and
I didn't make the team,' he explained. 'So, honestly, that's the only
memory of Palmeiras that I have.


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In action in the 1-0 semi-final win over Al Hilal


'That's what football is about. We are here about 18 years later to
compete in a Club World Cup final against Palmeiras. It's crazy, but it's
also why football is so beautiful. Everything happens for a reason, so
perhaps it was better this way.'


Jorginho also admitted that rejection was tough to take at such a young
age, but he will take some motivation from the childhood disappointment
onto the pitch in this final.


'I think it's only natural for any human being to have that, it's no
different for me. Anything I can seek to give me motivation and to help me
find the energy to fight, that's what I'll do.'


One advantage from growing up in Brazil coming into this tournament is
that he knows exactly how huge the Club World Cup is in that country, with
Jorginho and fellow Brazilians Thiago Silva and Kenedy helping the
coaching staff underline to the rest of the squad just how motivated
Palmeiras will be with their large and passionate following.


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Chelsea's Brazilian contingent take a stroll around the team's Abu Dhabi
base with the rest of the squad


'What we've been trying to do is talk to our team-mates and try to show
how important this match and this tournament is for Brazilian football,'
he added. 'The coaches also showed us a video of Palmeiras leaving the
country, as our players here may not be aware of how important this
competition is in Brazil, just so that it gives us a better sense of it
and helps us generate this motivation in us so that we can achieve this
victory, which is so important.'


However, the 30-year-old also insisted that the large number of Palmeiras
supporters who have made the journey to Abu Dhabi are very welcome, as he
is looking forward to the great atmosphere they can help provide at the
Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium tomorrow.


'Feeling that energy of a Brazilian fanbase, I think there's nothing
negative about it. That's also what makes football beautiful – to feel
that atmosphere, to feel that environment of a final is wonderful.


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Palmeiras supporters have arrived in Abu Dhabi in large numbers


'Honestly, I think this will only help to motivate both teams, so I think
it will be a beautiful spectacle.'


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https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2022/02/12/
jorginho-wants--amazing--winning-feeling

Jorginho wants 'amazing' winning feeling

12 Feb 2022


Jorginho says the opportunity to win a trophy provides its own motivation
ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup final, but knows we cannot take anything
for granted against Palmeiras.


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The midfielder is no stranger to success, having followed up last season's
Champions League triumph with Chelsea by becoming a key part of the Italy
side which won Euro 2020 over the summer, before adding the UEFA Super Cup
to his Blues medal haul and receiving the UEFA Men's Player of the Year
award.


However, he says he will never get bored of the feeling he gets when
lifting a trophy, explaining his desire to keep enjoying moments like that
is the main motivation which keeps pushing him to succeed.


'It is a dream. The feeling is good, so that's why everyone keeps working
hard trying to win more, because the feeling is good and we like it,' he
explained.


'That's why we keep pushing all the time and working even harder to bring
more trophies home, because it's the best thing you can do and we do it
for us, for our families, for the supporters, for the club, for everyone.


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The Champions League was the first of three trophies Jorginho has won in
the last nine months


'The feeling is just amazing. It's like a dream because you work for that
and then when it happens you just feel amazing and proud of yourself,
proud of your team, proud of everyone who was involved and just thankful.'


Jorginho also discussed Chelsea's inevitable status as favourites for the
Club World Cup final in many people's eyes, as the European champions,
insisting we need to find the right balance in being confident in our own
ability while respecting the quality of our opponents.


'I think Chelsea of course can win this trophy, we just need to be
focused, be humble and be prepared to work hard because it is not going to
be an easy game against a difficult opponent.


'We have a lot of respect for Palmeiras because it's not by chance that
they're here. They were able to win an important title and it's only one
match, anything can happen. We know that very well. The biggest mistake
would be for us to go onto the pitch believing that we are the favourites.


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'You have to know your qualities, you have to be aware of what you're
capable of, but without ever disrespecting your opponent because they also
have their own qualities. This is a match where anything can happen and we
are extremely focused on doing the best job that we can do.'

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