“I will improve my self in this two step”….Nicolas Jackson highlights two area he must improve for Chelsea
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!In the aftermath of Chelsea’s exhilarating 2-2 draw against Brentford, Nicolas Jackson found himself grappling with the lamentations of missed opportunities, acknowledging that his goal-scoring account for the season should boast a far more impressive tally.
The Senegal striker, a pivotal figure in Saturday afternoon’s riveting all-London clash, initiated the scoring, sending the ball rippling into the net in the 35th minute. However, the second half unfolded as a dramatic seesaw, witnessing Mads Roerslev and Yoane Wissa steering Brentford into a lead with 20 minutes left on the clock.
A late resurgence, orchestrated by Axel Disasi’s close-range header in the 83rd minute, saw the Blues claw back to parity. The result, a shared bounty of points, consigned Chelsea to a lingering presence in the lower echelons of the Premier League table, nestled two points adrift from the tenth-placed Wolves.
Jackson’s pivotal role on the pitch, though commendable, came with a shadow of missed opportunities, inviting the ire of Brentford’s boisterous home support. Despite facing criticism for squandering golden chances, the 22-year-old striker, with 11 goals for the campaign in all competitions, celebrated his breakthrough with a symbolic shushing gesture directed at the vocal hosts.
In the aftermath of the pulsating clash, Jackson, amidst the echoes of missed chances and the club’s continuing struggle in the league, expressed resilience and positivity. Speaking to Chelsea’s official website, he reflected, ‘I think we deserved more because in the first half we played really good, but I guess in the second half they came harder and I guess because we played two games in four games so I think some players were tired.’
Acknowledging the challenges, he continued, ‘We wanted to win, but we move forward with the point and try to win the next games.’ Jackson, seemingly taken aback by Brentford’s intensified second-half efforts, considered the draw a ‘good point’ for Chelsea.
‘I was surprised [in the second half] because they came with different intentions to win,’ he admitted. ‘When they scored, a lot of players were nervous, but later we scored one and we wanted to win the game. Unfortunately, we drew, but it’s a good point.’
Despite the frustration evident in his play, Jackson found solace in his goal, saying, ‘I was very happy [with the goal] because there was a chance I missed, but I kept going and believed I could score for the team and make the team win. Obviously, I scored and then we drew, so thank God we did not lose it.’
Looking ahead with determination, he concluded, ‘We move forward and try to win the next games,’ encapsulating the resilient spirit that defines both his individual journey and Chelsea’s collective pursuit of success.
