Roma great Francesco Totti has defended Chelsea midfielder Jorginho after his penalty miss for Italy.
Jorginho had the chance to win the World Cup qualifier against Switzerland, but skied his penalty, with the result finishing at 1-1.
“I think you do feel the pressure when you've got that sort of responsibility on your shoulders, especially in the final minute of the game, so it's not easy to take a penalty," Totti told Sky Italia.
“I was always told that I scored most of my goals with penalties, but you still have to convert them. It's not easy.
“Whether you score or miss, it's all in the mentality: it's natural that if you miss three in a row, some doubts will creep into your mind, even if you are a champion.
“Jorginho certainly is a champion and when you see him play, it sparks joy."
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