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Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen says he’s “very completely happy” at Stamford Bridge regardless of having not but made his Premier League debut.

The 22-year-old joined from Villarreal in the summertime however has been an unused substitute within the league, chosen solely in cup competitions by head coach Enzo Maresca.

The Blues goalkeeping state of affairs has come underneath scrutiny this marketing campaign, with present primary Robert Sanchez responsible of quite a few errors since his transfer from in 2023.

Some have instructed Jorgensen needs to be known as on to take over within the league having performed eight video games throughout the Convention League and Carabao Cup to this point – holding 4 clear sheets within the course of.

His shot-stopping qualities have been on present throughout Chelsea’s 2-0 Convention League win away to Heidenheim on Thursday, making a string of spectacular saves to assist the crew preserve their good begin within the competitors.

“I am very, very completely happy to be right here,” Jorgensen stated. “I’ve stated it many instances to my buddies, household and agent. I simply take pleasure in each second and attempt to get higher.

“[Maresca said] to remain calm with the ball and attempt to do my factor, attempt to speak loads with my team-mates to assist them keep related.”

The Blues’ primary within the second half of final season Djordje Petrovic was despatched on mortgage to Strasbourg in the summertime, leaving a straight struggle between Sanchez and Jorgensen to be first selection.

Denmark Beneath-21 worldwide Jorgensen has executed his probabilities of pushing for a Premier League debut no hurt with performances like he produced in Germany on Thursday.

“We competed in opposition to a tricky crew, many lengthy balls and really bodily,” added Jorgensen. “We knew it might be a problem.

“I am completely happy to have a clear sheet however the three factors are crucial factor.”