Chelsea have spent a lot of money on their squad, but not every player has managed to convince the manager of their credentials.
One such player is Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, who has had a very inconsistent season in front of goal and is not in the supporters’ good books right now.
Jackson was sent off for elbowing Sven Botman in the face in the Premier League game against Newcastle United on Sunday.
The incident means that Chelsea are left without a recognised striker for the last two games of the Premier League season.
Enzo Maresca was disappointed with the striker and refused to acknowledge him as he went down the tunnel following the incident. And now, it has been reported that Maresca might have some concerns about the striker.
According to journalist Simon Phillips, Maresca does not think Jackson can lead Chelsea into the Champions League and help elevate them.
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On Si Phillips Talks Chelsea, he said: “Jackson is appreciated by Chelsea for sure, but we have heard the reality is that the club, as well as Enzo Maresca, just do not see him as being the main striker to lead the club into the Champions League and elevate them, if they get it of course.”
Jackson is yet to play in the Champions League, and his lack of consistency and reckless sending off may be what ends up costing Chelsea a place in the competition.
While there has been talk of selling Jackson in the summer, that might be a bit premature, as Chelsea plan to sign a world-class striker to help the Senegalese international out at the top end of the pitch.
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