Mauricio Pochettino, the mastermind behind the recent success of Chelsea against Luton Town, has wholeheartedly endorsed Nicolas Jackson and his evolving journey with the Blues.
Nicolas Jackson celebrating his first Chelsea goal
Mauricio Pochettino Throws His Weight Behind Nicolas Jackson’s Rise at Chelsea, Envisions Him as Future Star Striker
Jackson’s recent breakthrough, marked by his maiden goal for the club at the iconic Stamford Bridge, has prompted Pochettino to boldly predict that Jackson could potentially ascend to become Chelsea’s greatest striker.
Jackson’s initial outings with the Blues were met with a dry spell, but the tenacious former Villarreal player broke that streak with a decisive close-range finish against Luton Town.
This important goal added to Raheem Sterling’s brace and paved the way for a resounding 3-0 victory for the hosts.
The acquisition of Jackson for £32 million ($37 million) during a period of lavish spending by owner Todd Boehly raised a few eyebrows.
However, Pochettino’s belief in Jackson’s capabilities extends beyond this singular goal.
The Chelsea new manager sees this milestone as a gateway to a torrent of goals and envisions Jackson not merely as an extraordinary talent, but as a contender for the pantheon of legendary strikers in the league’s history.
Nicolas Jackson’s moment materialized in the 75th minute of the game when Fernandez deftly controlled the ball in the midfield before launching a precise long pass to Sterling.
The adept winger’s cross, though deflected, found its mark in the six-yard box where Jackson was strategically positioned to slot in his first Premier League goal.
Pochettino’s effusive praise for Jackson knows no bounds. He passionately stated that;
“Nicolas Jackson has top potential to become one of the greatest strikers. It’s not easy to find players like him. His work ethic is amazing. He has the potential to be a great striker. He needs time, and space to grow and his qualities are fantastic.”
It’s worth reminiscing that Pochettino’s illustrious coaching history includes honing the talents of Premier League maestro Harry Kane during his tenure at Tottenham.
Furthermore, he orchestrated the brilliance of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Neymar during his time at PSG.
Therefore, Pochettino supporting Nicolas Jackson showcases the young striker’s immense potential.
Following a relatively slow start to his Premier League venture at Stamford Bridge, Jackson’s relief at finally marking his territory with Chelsea’s first goal of the season at Luton is evident.
Eager to build on this momentum, Jackson’s next opportunity to enhance his Chelsea record beckons as the team sets forth in their Carabao Cup expedition, commencing with a second-round faceoff against AFC Wimbledon scheduled for August 30th.
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