October 19th 2024.
Alan Shearer is confident that one particular Chelsea player has the potential to reach new heights in his career. The former striker, who is now a football pundit, has been closely observing Nicolas Jackson and believes that the young striker is on the right track to become a top player.
Born in Senegal, Jackson joined Chelsea in a record-breaking deal worth £32m from Spanish club Villarreal last year. In his first season with the Blues, he scored an impressive 14 goals in the Premier League. However, some critics labeled him as wasteful in front of goal. But this season, under the guidance of new head coach Enzo Maresca, Jackson has shown significant improvement in his performance.
With four goals already in the first seven league games, it's safe to say that the 23-year-old is only going to get better. Shearer, who spoke to Betfair, praised Jackson's progress but also pointed out that there is still room for improvement. According to the former Newcastle United player, Jackson is still learning and has a raw talent that can be honed to take him to the next level.
Shearer also believes that Jackson must continue to focus on his development and not get distracted by transfer rumors. Despite constant speculation about Chelsea signing Victor Osimhen, Jackson signed a contract extension in September that will keep him at the club until 2033. Shearer believes that this is a positive sign and Jackson should strive to surpass his previous goal tally from last season.
The pundit believes that Jackson's target should be to score at least 20 goals this season, which would be a significant improvement from his previous season. Shearer also emphasized the importance of consistency, as a player's true potential is tested over a longer period. He is confident that Jackson has what it takes to become a top player and that his talent will continue to flourish.
Jackson will have an opportunity to add to his goal tally when Chelsea takes on Liverpool at Anfield this Sunday. It will be a tough match, but Shearer is convinced that Jackson has what it takes to make an impact and help his team secure a victory.
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