Arsenal‘s 31-year-old midfielder Jorginho has opened up about his reduced playing time since the arrival of Declan Rice in the summer.

The Italian international, who achieved significant success last year, has stated his intentions to continue working hard and earning his place on the field, rather than confronting manager Mikel Arteta about his current situation.

Relationship with Arteta

In a recent interview, Jorginho addressed his relationship with Arsenal‘s manager Mikel Arteta, stating, “I have a very good relationship with Mikel. He doesn’t need to explain anything to me.”

He further added, “All I need to do is stay calm, work hard every day and show him that I’m ready to play. For me knocking on the manager’s door has never been the right thing to do.

“I have always done the talking on the pitch, chattering has never been my thing.”

His approach to the game

When questioned about his reduced playing time, Jorginho emphasised his commitment to proving himself through his performances.

“I feel good and I am happy at Arsenal but it’s obvious that every player wants to play,” he said.

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Career struggle and dedication

Jorginho also recounted his career journey, which saw him move from Brazil to Italy at the age of 15, a time that included living with monks with barely any money to survive.

He revealed that he had always had to work hard to earn his place. “Nothing has ever been gifted to me, I had to sweat a lot. I always had to work my socks off, you know?” he stated.

Club’s future growth

In discussing Arsenal‘s aims, Jorginho spoke positively about the club’s development plans.

“The club’s project is to keep growing and the recent transfer window proved it,” he noted.

His ultimate concern is that Arsenal continue to collect points and succeed as a team. “At the end of the day, what counts is that Arsenal are collecting points and that the team is doing well,” he concluded.

Conclusion

Jorginho‘s recent comments underscore his dedication and respect for Arsenal, despite the reduced playing time he’s seen this season.

His focus remains on working hard and supporting the team’s efforts to collect points and succeed in the Premier League.

With such an attitude, the Italian international sets an example for professionalism within the squad.