August 18th 2024.
John Obi Mikel, a former midfielder and legend of Chelsea, expressed his disappointment in Nicolas Jackson's performance against Manchester City. Chelsea lost 2-0 with goals from Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic, and their new manager Enzo Maresca couldn't secure a win in his first game. Mikel believes that the team needs a "top striker" and was critical of Jackson's finishing.
Despite creating some good chances and scoring a goal in the first half, which was disallowed for offside, the Blues were largely outplayed by City. Mikel pointed out that even though Jackson showed some skill in beating a few players, his shot lacked the precision and power needed to find the back of the net.
Mikel's comments were not meant to disrespect Jackson, but rather to highlight the need for a world-class striker at Chelsea. He praised the likes of Haaland, who has scored an incredible 91 goals for City, and believes that the Blues should be looking for someone of that caliber to lead their attack.
In fact, Mikel has been in contact with fellow Nigerian Victor Osimhen, trying to convince him to join Chelsea from Napoli. The club is currently in talks for a potential deal.
Former City player Micah Richards also weighed in on Jackson's performance, stating that while he had a good season last year with 17 goals in 44 games, he isn't at the elite level yet. Richards believes that Jackson needs to improve in crucial moments, such as finishing clear chances and avoiding being offside.
It is clear that Mikel and Richards share the same sentiment - Chelsea needs a top striker. Without one, they may struggle to compete against top teams like City. As the club continues to search for a solution, fans eagerly await to see who will lead their attack in the upcoming season.
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