Italy captain Leonardo Bonucci has sponsored Jorginho to stay on penalty duties regardless of the midfielder's doubtlessly costly omit in Friday's 1-1 draw with Switzerland.
Jorginho fired over the bar from 12 yards inside the ninetieth minute after Ulisses Garcia changed into adjudged to have nudged over fellow alternative Domenico Berardi inside the container.
The Chelsea man has now missed three consequences in a row for Italy – one towards England inside the Euro 2020 final shoot-out and two in opposition to Switzerland in World Cup 2022 qualifying.
That follows a run of six a success spot-kicks at the spin, and skipper Bonucci is glad for Jorginho to take Italy's subsequent penalty.
"He is our penalty taker and could remain," Bonucci told Rai Sport. "Four months in the past he scored the decisive penalty in opposition to Spain that took us to the Euros final.
"We all make mistakes. Now we have to appearance in advance to our next game if we're to reach the World Cup."
Jorginho's leave out came after Giovanni Di Lorenzo had cancelled out fellow proper-returned Silvan Widmer's drive in a gripping first half at Stadio Olimpico.
Italy might have moved 3 factors clear of Switzerland at the pinnacle of Group C had Jorginho transformed, but as a substitute they continue to be degree on factors with their fighters.
Azzurri goalscorer Di Lorenzo joined Bonucci in defending Jorginho's latest file from the spot.
"He might also have missed his remaining 3, however he is a exquisite champion and he is our penalty taker," Di Lorenzo told Rai Sport. "We will all aid him to get via this moment."
