EPL: Theo Walcott tells Chelsea’s Jackson one key area he must improve
Former Arsenal forward, Theo Walcott has advised Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson to score more ‘tap-ins’ by making good runs into the box.
According to Walcott, that is the one key area the Senegal international just improve in his game going forward.
The Englishman, however, believes that Jackson does well in holding up the ball and bringing the best out of team-mate Cole Palmer.
Speaking on the Premier League’s YouTube channel, Walcott said (via Chelsea Chronicle): “He [Jackson] always has so many chances. He always creates space for other players as well.
“He brings out the best of Cole Palmer; I think that is quite clear to see… Yes, he could get his numbers even higher. But I’d be asking questions of him if you were not even in the positions.
“The modern-day strikers like to get involved more in the game. Nicolas Jackson, he can hold the ball up quite well, but he is not afraid of going a long period of time without touching the ball because he still makes runs and keeps you occupied.
“If there is one thing to improve for Nicolas Jackson, it would be those tap-ins,” he said.
Jackson has scored 12 goals in 32 matches this season for Chelsea.
The 23-year-old joined the Blues from Spanish LaLiga club Villarreal 2023.
EPL: Theo Walcott tells Chelsea’s Jackson one key area he must improve
