Mauricio Pochettino, the manager of Chelsea, has remarked that the forward Nicolas Jackson is feeling “eager” to find the back of the net. Jackson, who arrived at Chelsea for £32 million from Villarreal in the summer, is under considerable pressure to provide goals for the team.
The Senegalese international has managed to score only two goals in eight appearances for Pochettino’s squad in various competitions. Unfortunately, Jackson will not be available for selection when Chelsea takes on Premier League rivals Fulham on Monday night due to accumulating five yellow cards already this season.
“We engage in extensive discussions among the players and our coaching staff,” Pochettino stated during his pre-match press conference on Friday, in preparation for Chelsea’s upcoming match against Fulham.
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“It’s part of the game, something you can’t prevent. He’s really eager to score and perform at his best, so sometimes, you overlook certain things.
“He’s making rapid progress. Although we’ll be without him on Monday, following his recent goal against Brighton in the Carabao Cup, I believe his confidence will see an improvement.”