Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel delivered a blunt evaluation of Nicolas Jackson’s efficiency throughout Chelsea’s 2-0 loss to Manchester City.
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Mikel identified Jackson’s lack of shot energy, evaluating him unfavourably to Metropolis’s Erling Haaland.
Chelsea fell behind early of their Premier League opener when Haaland capitalized on a defensive lapse to place Metropolis forward within the 18th minute.
Regardless of the hosts having some few good moments, together with a disallowed purpose from Jackson on account of offside, the Blues struggled to interrupt Metropolis.
Talking on Jackson’s efficiency, Mikel remarked, “We created probabilities however didn’t take them. Jackson’s ending wasn’t sharp sufficient.
“Though he was offside, the best way he shot the ball reveals we lack a striker who is aware of put the ball behind the online,” he added.
Mikel, who performed as a midfielder in Chelsea’s success throughout his time on the membership, burdened the necessity for a striker of Haaland’s caliber.
“At Chelsea, we’d like a high striker who can get us targets. Haaland’s file at Metropolis, 91 targets in 100 video games is unbelievable.”
With Jackson managing simply 17 targets in 45 appearances since becoming a member of from Villarreal, the stress is mounting on Chelsea to discover a dependable goal-scorer whereas the switch window remains to be open.
