“I know my problem” – Nicolas Jackson admits he doesn’t do one thing enough for Chelsea

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Nicolas Jackson: A Promising Chelsea Signing with Room for Growth

For just over £30 million, Nicolas Jackson has turned out to be a solid addition to Chelsea’s squad.

After joining from Villarreal last summer, the Senegalese striker had an impressive debut season, scoring 17 goals. However, despite his success, there are still areas where Jackson can improve—his finishing, for example, has drawn some criticism.

Jackson Acknowledges He Needs to Work on His Heading

While Jackson’s two goals in the Premier League this season include a header, notably in Chelsea’s 6-2 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers, the forward himself admits he needs to score more headers.

Reflecting on one particular header he netted against Brentford last season, Jackson shared in a video on Chelsea’s official Instagram:
“Against Brentford, they were booing me, and I love the boos. Then, I scored two minutes later. It was good because I don’t score a lot of headers, but this one was high and an amazing header.”

Backheels and Dribbling Skills

Jackson also mentioned his love for doing backheels, recalling a clever flick that resulted in a goal last season. While heading may not be his strongest suit, his skill on the ground is clear. Standing at 6’2″, he thrives in dribbling and footwork, completing an average of 1.5 dribbles per game last season. Only Cole Palmer and Noni Madueke managed slightly higher averages within Chelsea’s squad.

Aiming for More Headers and Goals

While Jackson’s dribbling is a strength, there is a sense that he should be contributing more in the air. Given his height and ability, it’s an area that could see improvement. Fortunately for Jackson, Chelsea’s wide players, including summer signings Jadon Sancho and Pedro Neto, will be providing quality crosses to help him increase his goal tally.

Sancho made an instant impact after joining, providing his first assist within 45 minutes, setting up Christopher Nkunku over the weekend. Chelsea fans will be hoping for similar link-ups between Sancho and Jackson moving forward.