Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino has given his verdict on Nicolas Jackson ahead of the Premier League match against Manchester City this weekend.
Pochettino has said that he is not changing his opinion of Jackson despite his heroics against Tottenham Hotspur this week.
So, what has Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino said about Nicolas Jackson?
Let’s take a look.
What’s the story?
Nicolas Jackson scored a hat-trick for Chelsea against Tottenham Hotspur at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the London derby on Monday.
I expect Jackson to start for Chelsea against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in London in the Premier League on Sunday.
The 22-year-old forward is starting to score goals and become more of a threat with his shooting for the Blues.
The Senegal international has scored five goals in 10 Premier League matches for Chelsea this season.
Jackson, who joined the Blues in the summer transfer window, has also scored one goal in three Carabao Cup appearances this season.
Football.London quotes Pochettino as saying about Jackson: “It’s easy to say okay he scored three goals.
“It’s a process.
“I will not change my view about him. He’s still young, needs to improve.
“Scored three goals, okay, should have scored six, that is the idea.
“Of course this situation that happens when the result does not arrive, always it’s about being responsible but the most important is to keep calm and relaxed and he is a talented player and is going to improve with time.
“Nights like Monday help him not to be too much nervous and approach a game in a different way.”
Mauricio Pochettino could make Nicolas Jackson better
I believe that Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson will flourish under Mauricio Pochettino.
We know that Pochettino likes to work with young players and actually helps them improve.
I believe that if Jackson works hard in training and follows what Pochettino tells him to do, then he will improve and get better.
Jackson is the main ‘striker’ for Chelsea, and I think that the 22-year-old needs to accept that responsibility and do his best.
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