Nicolas Jackson Shines as Chelsea Edge Past Leicester City
Chelsea continued their strong run of form with a 2-1 victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium, keeping their place in the Premier League’s top three on goal difference in what has been a tightly contested season.
Match Highlights
Nicolas Jackson opened the scoring for Chelsea with a well-taken goal, and Enzo Fernandez sealed the win with a second-half header.
Jackson’s performance earned praise from manager Enzo Maresca, as the striker took his Premier League tally to seven goals in 12 matches this season.
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Praise for Jackson
TalkSPORT pundit Jamie O’Hara lauded Jackson’s display, highlighting how the striker is silencing his critics with consistent performances.
“Nicolas Jackson’s on fire,” O’Hara said. “He’s proving people wrong, scoring goals week in and week out. He’s turning into a really good striker.”
Former players Rio Ferdinand and Peter Crouch echoed similar sentiments, with Ferdinand noting that Jackson has faced unwarranted criticism since his move to Chelsea in the summer of 2023.
Despite some struggles, Jackson has generally impressed, scoring 24 goals in 57 appearances across all competitions since joining from Villarreal.
Looking Ahead
Jackson is now hitting his stride and is well-positioned to reach double figures for league goals before the end of 2024. With seven goals already this campaign and a favorable run of fixtures ahead, the Senegal international should approach the coming games with confidence and momentum.
Nicolas Jackson Shines as Chelsea Edge Past Leicester City
