Chelsea sent worrying nicolas jackson message despite win over crystal palace

It wasn’t an easy victory because Chelsea made things difficult for themselves before being rescued by a late winner and a penalty from Noni Madueke.

Nicolas Jackson, according to Mario Melchiot, is’making it hard for himself’ after failing to score yet again for Mauricio Pochettino.

According to ESPN, the former Chelsea star is concerned that the £32 million summer signing’s teammates will no longer pass the ball to him because they believe they are better off shooting.

Last night, Nicolas Jackson played the entire game for Mauricio Pochettino’s side, with the returning Christopher Nkunku starting his first game in Chelsea colours, playing in behind and clocking over 70 minutes.

Given the availability of Christopher Nkunku, Mauricio Pochettino will be able to bench Nicolas Jackson, or at the very least give him a kick up the backside – Romeo Lavia also made his Chelsea debut against Palace.

In any case, based on what he sees, Mario Melchiot is growing concerned about the 22-year-old.

Nicolas Jackson’s difficulties for Chelsea

“Jackson is making it really difficult,” Melchiot said. “I observed him, and he is making things extremely difficult for himself.”

“There is competition, as well as Nkunku.” ‘He needs time,’ Poch said as well. I understand that time is the most difficult aspect. Nkunku, on the other hand. I like what he’s doing and hope he continues to grow.

“But Jackson, I’m not sure.” I’ve never been a striker. He possesses both speed and power. But he lacks the mental fortitude that I believe a proper striker requires. He’s not a senior citizen. He still has some time. The only thing he needs to work on is remaining calm.

“People will begin to wonder whether they should give it to him or finish it themselves.” I don’t want him in that position because strikers never want to be there.”

Nicolas Jackson will benefit from competition.

The return of Nkunku will benefit Jackson greatly because it will relieve pressure on his shoulders, provide him with a player to link up with, and provide him with the necessary competition.

Yes, Jackson’s performances have not met the expectations of the player or Chelsea fans.

But every time, they’ve had to return to him because no one can truly take his place.

Now that there is more competition, it may just take the edge off his game, allowing him to advance to the next level.