Chelsea midfielder Jorginho has just taken one of the worst penalties you’re ever likely to see in your life.
Jorginho’s penalty technique is unique, and when he gets it right, it looks brilliant.
He waits for the goalkeeper to move, pops his head up and slots the ball in the opposite corner. Well, usually.
This afternoon, with Chelsea chasing an important three points in the race for Champions League qualification, Jorginho was provided with a golden opportunity to get the win.
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However, what followed the hop, the skip and the jump was a tame pass straight into the grateful arms of West Ham goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski.
PENALTY MISSED! Wow… just wow! ❌ pic.twitter.com/vjOVTPo3To
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 24, 2022
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He will be incredibly thankful that Christian Pulisic eventually was able to put the ball in the back of the Hammers’ net because this was a moment to forget for the man who finished THIRD in the Ballon D’Or rankings…
