Nicolas Jackson has divided opinion as Chelsea’s first-choice striker this season.
Though the Senegalese international has managed 10 goals and 5 assists in the Premier League this season, not everyone is convinced that he is the right man to lead Chelsea’s attack going forward.
Chelsea have been linked to a number of strikers ahead of the summer transfer window, as it is believed that the Blues would do well to get a world-class forward to help Jackson at the top end of the field.
Though Jackson may not have had the most prolific season in front of goal for Chelsea, he has impressed the likes of Joe Cole with his overall play and involvement in the game.
Having said that, Jackson needs to improve his finishing in front of goal, and former Arsenal star Theo Walcott had a word of advice for him on the matter.
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What Watcott had to say about Jackson
As reported by the Chelsea Chronicle, Walcott said, “He (Jackson) always has so many chances. He always creates space for other players as well. He brings out the best of Cole Palmer; I think that’s quite clear to see… Yes, he could get his numbers even higher. But I’d be asking questions of him if you were not even in the positions."
“The modern-day strikers like to get involved more in the game. Nicolas Jackson he can hold the ball up quite well, but he’s not afraid of going a long period of time without touching the ball because he still makes runs and keeps you occupied… If there’s one thing to improve for Nicolas Jackson, it would be those tap-ins.”
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