Rio Ferdinand makes worrying Nicolas Jackson claim after Chelsea’s FA Cup semi-final defeat to Man City
Nicolas Jackson had a nightmare in front of goal as Chelsea lost to Manchester City (Picture: Getty)
Rio Ferdinand says Nicolas Jackson ‘moves well’ and is ‘always going to get chances’ for Chelsea, but doubts the forward is ever going to be a lethal finisher like some of the club’s greats of the past.
Jackson completed a £32million switch from Villarreal to Chelsea last summer and has managed just ten Premier League goals across a less-than-convincing debut season, with the Blues languishing down in ninth in the table.
Mauricio Pochettino has persevered with Jackson despite his struggles in front of goal and the 22-year-old was once again guilty of missing a host of inviting opportunities at the weekend as Chelsea were denied a place in this year’s FA Cup final by holders Manchester City.
The Senegal attacker will no doubt be desperate to prove a point when Pochettino’s men look to return to winning ways away to bitter rivals Arsenal, the current league leaders, tomorrow evening.
‘The first season is always difficult for players, more when you are a striker and have to score goals,? Pochettino told reporters this afternoon when asked about Jackson’s nightmare performance against City.
?I think he?s our main striker, only striker we have fit because [Christopher] Nkunku nearly didn?t play in the whole season and then [Armando] Broja moved to Fulham.
?He is doing fantastic, an amazing job for the team, running, sc...
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