Former Chelsea star Craig Burley has compared striker Nicolas Jackson to Arsenal’s Kai Havertz. Jackson’s frustrating run in front of goal continued on Tuesday night as Chelsea played out a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge.
The Senegalese striker provided the assist for Cole Palmer’s 13th-minute opener.
The 23-year-old has not scored in a month and missed more chances against Bournemouth.
“There’s been more good than bad from Nicolas Jackson this season,” Burley told ESPN.
“Ultimately, I think he’s a player, a bit like Kai Havertz at Arsenal, who would be good at coming off the bench or playing in cup games.
“But you need a top No. 9, and then you have him on the side. He’s having a decent season, but I’m sure Enzo Maresca will need to address that position among others.
“I have given Jackson a lot of credit because I didn’t even think he had it in him to produce the performances he has so far this season. He’s surpassed most people’s expectations.”
Jackson will hope to score when Chelsea face Wolves in the Premier League on Monday at Stamford Bridge.
