Jorginho: ‘Perfect match’ at Flamengo can fuel career dream | OneFootball

Jorginho says he thinks similarly to Filipe Luís and aims for World Cup call-up

The last call-up for Jorginho to the Italian National Team was in June 2024. Since then, the Flamengo midfielder dreams of returning to the ‘Azzurra’, especially in 2026, the year of the World Cup. To be remembered, the number 21 of Mengão believes that the ‘perfect match’ with Filipe Luís's ideas can be a differential.

— Before coming, I followed Flamengo's games and saw that it could fit perfectly with my characteristics. So, his thoughts (Filipe Luís), the way he wants, ended up fitting and it's kind of the way I think too. This greatly facilitated this quick adaptation —, said Jorginho, to ‘TNT Sports’.

AND THE WORLD CUP?

Jorginho has a rich history with the Italian National Team, including a Euro 2020 title. However, the midfielder has never played in the World Cup. After all, the Azzurra did not qualify for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. With the four-time champions still seeking qualification, the Flamengo player still aims for the biggest dream of his career.

— I believe that the National Team is a consequence of what I am doing at the club. And a club the size of Flamengo, with international visibility, would be important for this National Team matter —, commented Jorginho, during an interview at Ninho do Urubu.

— It would be a dream to play in the World Cup for the country that welcomed me. So, the focus is to do the best possible at Flamengo to have the opportunity to be seen for a call-up. Keep working, doing my best, delivering here, to have this reward —, concluded the midfielder.

OUT OF THE CALL-UP?

Italy will have two decisive matches in the Qualifiers during this FIFA Date, on November 13 and 16, against Moldova and Norway. However, Jorginho will not be called up due to the injury that took him out of Flamengo's last game. Therefore, the midfielder will try for another chance next year.

As for Flamengo, Jorginho will just be a fan this Wednesday (05), when the Rubro-Negro faces São Paulo, for the 32nd round of the Brasileirão. The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Vila Belmiro, on the São Paulo coast.

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