Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea’s talented striker, was given a warm welcome by the team’s enthusiastic supporters as he drove along in his vehicle.
This seemingly innocuous moment took a significant turn when fans asked for autographs from their idol. Known for his friendliness towards fans, Nicolas Jackson was happy to respond to autograph requests.
Nicolas Jackson wants to make his own name!
However, a moment of discomfort emerged when one of the fans tried to compliment the Senegalese striker by comparing him to the “new Drogba”. Despite the flattering comparison, Nicolas Jackson did not greet the praise with the same enthusiasm. “Don’t call me that. I’m not the new Drogba, I’m me: Nicolas Jackson. he replied firmly, putting an end to any attempt to compare him to Ivorian legend Didier Drogba.
The Senegalese player’s reaction is testament to the deep respect he has for the famous striker who left his mark on Chelsea’s history. Aware of his talent but humble in his approach, the Senegalese striker refuses to prematurely compare himself to Didier Drogba, a true icon of the London club. Out of respect for Drogba’s exceptional career and in order not to underestimate his own trajectory, the Senegalese striker wishes to forge his own identity within the Blues.
This attitude reveals a legitimate ambition on the part of the Senegalese international, who aspires to write his own history at the prestigious Chelsea club. A newcomer to the game, the Senegalese striker understands the importance of standing out from the crowd and leaving a unique mark on the history of football, especially at a club as illustrious as Chelsea. In fact, on Saturday, he scored the winning goal for his team against Sheffield United.
Nicolas Jackson, focusing on the essentials
The Senegalese striker’s performances are currently closely linked to those of Chelsea. Like the mixed results of Mauricio Pochettino’s team, which finished 10th in the Championship, the Senegalese striker’s performances have been inconsistent and he has not always been decisive. In 16 Premier League games, he has scored 7 goals, but it is above all the number of chances he has missed (11 clear-cut chances missed) that has prompted comment.
Not all Chelsea fans are convinced by this average record, and some sceptics, still critical of a player acquired for €38 million from Villarreal last summer, are voicing their criticisms. These criticisms have reached the ears of the former Casa Sports player. However, he does not pay too much attention to outside comments, being satisfied with his first half of the season.
In an interview with Standard, he said: “My season? It’s been good, even if it’s not what I’d hoped for. But it’s my first season (in the Premier League), so I’m happy. Even if everyone’s talking bollocks, I’m very happy, and I don’t care what people say. It’s just people who don’t know football. I’m just going to keep playing more games and try to score more goals for the team.
The Senegalese striker is aware of his qualities and believes he can do much better. “I should have scored more because I missed a few chances. The Premier League is different from LaLiga, where I come from. I’m trying to adapt. That’s no excuse. I try to keep working harder and listen to people. I don’t listen to people who don’t know football, I listen to the coach who knows more about football and I try to improve.
Despite the Senegal international’s fluctuating performances, Mauricio Pochettino seems to have faith in him, playing him in every game. “He (Pochettino) has coached a lot of young players, so he motivates me every day and tells me to keep going. He’s seen players worse than me (in the past) who are now great players,” says Jackson.
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