Nicolas Jackson

Chelsea thump Real Betis in Conference League final to complete European sweep

Chelsea thump Real Betis in Conference League final to complete European sweep

Chelsea etched their names in European history books on Wednesday following a 4-1 comeback win over Real Betis in the UEFA Conference League final, Afrosport reports. The Blues, who were dominant in the second half of their clash against Betis at the Wroclaw Stadium in Poland, became the first team to win all five European club competitions. Chelsea victorious in Wrocław with a stunning second-half showing...

Nicolas Jackson sees red as Chelsea lose to Newcastle

Nicolas Jackson sees red as Chelsea lose to Newcastle

Nicolas Jackson was sent off as Chelsea suffered a 2-0 loss to Newcastle United in the race to finish in the Premier League top five, Afrosport reports. The Blues came to St. James' Park on Sunday afternoon off the back of a 3-1 win over reigning champions Liverpool last weekend. They however fall behind against the Magpies in just the second minute of play with a...

Nicolas Jackson out for ‘six to eight weeks’ with hamstring injury

Nicolas Jackson out for ‘six to eight weeks’ with hamstring injury

Nicolas Jackson is set for a spell on the sidelines as the Senegalese striker could miss up to eight weeks with a hamstring injury, Afrosport reports. Jackson was replaced by Spaniard Marc Guiu before the second half restart of Chelsea’s 2-1 win over West Ham on Monday, 3 February. The 23-year-old has been ruled out until after next month’s international break, with Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca...

Mikel Obi calls on Chelsea to prioritise Osimhen over inconsistent Nicolas Jackson

Mikel Obi calls on Chelsea to prioritise Osimhen over inconsistent Nicolas Jackson

Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has criticised forward Nicolas Jackson for lack of consistency in front of goal and wants the club to go for a more prolific option like Victor Osimhen, Afrosport reports. Jackson had a decent start to the season after netting nine goals coupled with three assists in his first 15 Premier League matches of the season. However, the Senegal international has...

‘Nicolas Jackson is doing very well’ – Chelsea boss Maresca praises in-form Senegalese

‘Nicolas Jackson is doing very well’ – Chelsea boss Maresca praises in-form Senegalese

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is pleased with Nicolas Jackson after he starred in the Blues' 2-1 away win at Leicester City in the Premier League on Saturday, Afrosport reports. The Senegal international put the London club in front in the 15th minute for his fifth goal on the road in the league this season and his seventh overall. Jackson also had a hand in Chelsea's...