Nicolas Jackson has just added to the library of bizarre moments he’s been involved in.
After missing a host of chances against Man City at the weekend we were desperate for him to do well here tonight. But he’s just handballed a header with his eyes closed rather than equalising against Arsenal. It was agonising to watch.
We do totally sympathise with those who remind us all of the great stuff he does in other parts of the game. In this first half alone he was an important outlet. There’s plenty of talk about him being raw and lacking experience, and we’re sure that playing more games will add more to his qualities.
But if you’re 22 and you’re attempting heading a ball like this, are you really going to one day develop into a top striker? We have our doubts.
You can see the moment in the clip embedded here: