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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...

Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson wins Premier League Goal of the Month award for October

Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson wins Premier League Goal of the Month award for October

Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson has won the Premier League Goal of the Month award for October with his strike in their 2-1 victory against Newcastle United, Afrosport reports. Jackson bagged his sixth league goal of the season with the Blues' opener at Stamford Bridge, claiming the award for the first time in his Chelsea career following votes from the public combined with those of a panel...