September 24th 2023.
Mauricio Pochettino was asked about Nicolas Jackson following Chelsea's 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday. The 22-year-old summer signing had yet again failed to score and picked up his fifth yellow card of the season, meaning that he is now suspended for the Blues' upcoming game.
Pochettino addressed the situation, saying: "We were talking, we need to grow up like a team. Nico is young and is feeling the Premier League. Football is about winning but players when they are young need to learn. That is why we feel disappointed. We have too many situations like this."
The pressure has been mounting on Jackson since joining from Villarreal in a £30m deal. He has only scored one goal so far and Chelsea's struggles in front of goal have been well publicised.
Malo Gusto was sent off before Ollie Watkins' winner, but Pochettino refused to place any blame on him. He commented: "It is our responsibility. I am not going to blame and say something against Malo Gusto because sometimes things happen in football but they effect the game."
Chelsea face Brighton in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, and Pochettino will be hoping to turn their fortunes around. It appears that he is doing his best to help the younger players, such as Jackson, to learn and develop in the Premier League.
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