Chelsea may no longer need to spend big on a centre-forward with Nicholas Jackson in the mix
- Jackson scored two goals and provided one assist as Chelsea thrashed West Ham United 3-0.
- The Senegal international has been criticised for his lack of consistency, despite scoring 14 goals and providing five assists in the league last season.
Chelsea legend Gary Cahill has hail Nicholas Jackson performance in the 3-0 win at West Ham United. Believes the club may no longer need to splash the cash on a new centre-forward.
“Jackson, he’s a young boy, he’s still learning,” Cahill
“I liked his game this week for a number of reasons, his finishing and the two goals he score. Of course, but I also liked how he was ready to make runs in behind, to get deep sometimes to link up.”
“I think his overall game has been excellent. He looks like a confident lad. So I don’t think the noise around him is bothering him too much and it’s all about what he can do on the pitch. His stats are looking good at the moment.”
Ask if Chelsea needed to bring in a new striker, ทางเข้า ufabet Cahill said: “Of course there’s a lot of pressure on the No. 9 shirt. But he’s doing brilliantly and with the attacking options they’ve got, you could see on the bench today, they’ve got options in every position.
“So I think he has the ability to wear the No.9 shirt and can handle that pressure. Staying fit and consistent is important, but his stats are excellent.”
Jackson scored twice and provide an assist at the London Stadium as the Blues secured their third consecutive away win in the Premier League.
The Senegal international has criticise for his lack of consistency, despite scoring 14 goals and providing five assists in the league last season.