Mateo Kovacic knew Jorginho would score crucial penalty against AC Milan

Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic knew Jorginho would score his crucial penalty in their Champions League clash against AC Milan.

The Blues made the trip to the San Siro for their fourth group match of the competition, having beaten their Italian opposition last week at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea would soon taste success once again versus the reigning Serie A Champions, this time winning 2-0 away from home.

Jorginho was on hand to score a penalty for Graham Potter's side following Fikayo Tomori's red card for his foul on Mason Mount inside the area.

Just after the half hour mark, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored his third goal for the club to help guide the west London outfit to their fourth consecutive win in all competitions.

The result now sees Chelsea sit top of Group E in the Champions League, having previously been bottom of the pile prior to the reverse fixture last Wednesday.

After the huge win against Milan, Croatian international Kovacic praised his teammate Jorginho for scoring such an important goal.

Speaking to Chelsea TV, he said: “Jorginho is taking his penalties very calmly so it was clear that he would score it.

"We started the game well and like I said, the red card helped us but then we controlled the game a lot, scored the second goal and could have scored even more which we didn’t, but a big win."

Kovacic made a return to the San Siro on Tuesday night, having previously played for Inter Milan.

The 28-year-old also shared his thoughts on the atmosphere inside the ground on what was a dramatic night of European football.

“I love it! I played here for two-and-a-half years, it’s so nice.

Mateo Kovacic in action for Chelsea in the Champions League. (Alamy)

"The atmosphere today was great and I think the whole team enjoyed the game, the result was very good for us. Of course, the red card helped a lot, a big win for us."

Kovacic has featured in all four of Chelsea's Champions League games so far this season, and has made a further five appearances in the Premier League.

He assisted Armando Broja for his goal against Wolves at the weekend, with the Blues now in winning form.

They have won all of their matches under head coach Potter bar one, and now sit fourth in the Premier League after eight games.

Tuesday night's clash against Milan was their first visit to the San Siro since 2010 when they faced Inter.

Potter's side will face FC Salzburg and Dinamo Zagreb once again before the conclusion of the group stages, with the Blues eyeing a spot in the last 16.