But Jorgensen, too, has struggled. Few Chelsea fans will be able to forget his costly 89th-minute howler at Villa Park in February, when he let a routine shot by Marco Asensio squirm through. It proved the winner for Aston Villa and was not his only unforced error this season.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has been enjoying his selection choices in recent weeks after welcoming back several players from injury.