'We've lost one of our great leaders': Chelsea captain Thiago Silva reacts to Jorginho's move to Arsenal

Speaking to ESPN Brasil, Chelsea captain Thiago Silva said: "Jorginho's transfer was for a direct competitor, but these are football things, it happens.

"He wanted to stay in England because he has family here. There are things that we have no control over, but we have to understand the player's side of things.

"I know we have a lot of work ahead of us, especially as we have lost one of our great leaders in the dressing room. Jorginho is a guy who spoke a lot.

"This hole will remain, but we have to move on. We didn't expect him to leave, but it happened. We have to make up for his absence in the best possible way."

Jorginho joined Arsenal on the transfer deadline day after falling down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge under new manager Graham Potter.

The Italian midfielder will now be hoping to add a Premier League medal to his trophy cabinet with the Gunners looking to beat Manchester City to the title.