September 23rd 2024.
Nicolas Jackson was the star of the show as he scored a quick brace within just 18 minutes, leading Chelsea to a well-deserved victory against West Ham. Troy Deeney, the former captain of Watford, has praised Jackson's performance and believes that the team no longer needs to look for another striker if Jackson continues to shine in the beginning of the season.
Despite facing criticism in his debut season at Stamford Bridge, the 23-year-old has proven his worth under the guidance of new manager Enzo Maresca. With four goals and two assists in the Premier League so far, Jackson has proved to be a crucial player on the field. In the recent match against West Ham, he not only scored two goals but also assisted Cole Palmer's impressive strike, securing a comfortable lead for Chelsea at the London Stadium.
Jackson's outstanding performance did not go unnoticed as he was awarded the man-of-the-match title for his impressive display. Maresca may even consider resting the in-form attacker for the Carabao Cup match against Barrow tomorrow evening.
Deeney, in his BBC Sport column, wrote, "This weekend is all about Jackson. Two great goals and an assist, all before he was substituted after 60 minutes. It was a fine day at the office for him." The former striker, who has previously been critical of Jackson, now believes that Chelsea may need to rethink their transfer plans if the Senegalese continues to shine in front of goal.
Despite being linked to several high-profile strikers in the summer transfer window, Chelsea missed out on signing Victor Osimhen, who joined Galatasaray on loan instead. However, Deeney and former Chelsea defender Gary Cahill both agree that the team may not need to make any more signings if Jackson maintains his current form.
Speaking on NBC Sports, Cahill said, "I think there's a long way to go and obviously that No.9 shirt is very heavy. But he's doing fantastically well and with the attacking options that they have as well, you saw today the bench: they have options there in all the attacking areas. So no, I think he's more than capable of taking that No.9 shirt and running with it." Cahill also emphasized the importance of Jackson staying fit and healthy to continue his impressive performance.
In conclusion, Jackson's strong start to the season has not only earned him praise from fans and experts but also sparked a discussion about Chelsea's future transfer plans. With his skills and determination, it seems like Jackson may just be the perfect fit for the team's No.9 shirt.
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