Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes Nicolas Jackson has “got something” and claims under the right manager he would flourish.
Jackson arrived at Chelsea last summer from Villareal, and has led the Chelsea attack for much of his debut campaign, something he wouldn’t have expected or Chelsea had planned.
The 22-year-old has scored 13 goals in all competitions, with 10 coming in the Premier League, and whilst his play in the box needs improving, outside the box he has shown his ability by stretching teams with his pace and creating chances through good hold up and link up play.
The Senegal international has shown his versatility by playing on the left wing at times this season, something we could potentially see more of next season.
Despite a promising debut campaign, Jackson has been criticised for a lot of missed chances, especially in the FA Cup semi final defeat to Manchester City at Wembley.
However Wright believes there’s a player in Jackson and under the right manager it could be unlocked.
“I’m seeing Nicolas Jackson by the way”, he said on his podcast Wrighty’s House.
“I watched him fully again against Aston Villa and I have watched him in the last three or four games and the chances that he has missed always take precedent when people are talking about him, but I am seeing that guy’s pace, his link, his touch.
“Something is happening, if he gets that goalscoring right there is something in there, I’m telling you. He did some brilliant stuff.
“I have seen flashes that under the right manager, and if he has the energy and the mind and personality for it, this guy has got something. I am telling you.”
Jackson has definitely shown enough in his first season to suggest he can become an important player and make an impact at Chelsea, all the attributes are there, he just needs to improve his finishing.
That’s true
As a Blues fan I don’t think it’s healthy to criticise Jackson,He can improve!
He is young.
I can’t agree more.
Ian has analyzed Jackson fairly
Perfect saying sir
Ian has made a surely fair analysis on Jackson. Quite often than not the criticism the forward receives is largely on his finishing in the box, while ignoring magical stuff he usually exhibits outside the box.
I can’t agree more with Wright.
I can’t agree more.
Ian has analyzed Jackson fairly
Something but far more to be good, lost concentration in finishing and most of the scores he got from directionless shots.
He is just 22 but as he playing in a pro team he should show everyone as a pro(mental and phisical) (low-mid-high) moves in every Matches even if the team is lost or draw. We have to point it out every single thing of his necessities, don’t make his drown for his future just by encouraging like
heyJackson don’t worry,u’re good bla bla bla.
100% true
I agree that he is good in future. I am a Chelsea fun big time. If its beaten no food that day. His finishes are what people currently complain about. He needs to work a bit more for the lead striker position. For example, he doesn’t need to hold the ball for too long in the box, defenders will not allow that to happen, their duty is to stop any striker from scoring so they always deny him a perfect shoot.
I agree that he is good in future. I am a Chelsea fun big time. If its beaten no food that day. His finishes are what people currently complain about. He needs to work a bit more for the lead striker position. For example, he doesn’t need to hold the ball for too long in the box, defenders will not allow that to happen, their duty is to stop any striker from scoring so they always deny him a perfect shoot. So I agree in future with a good coach he will definitely improve.