John Obi Mikel has hit out at Nicolas Jackson and urged the striker to fight for his place at Chelsea. The former player opined that the Senegal star wants to be the main man but should be ready to make the most of the competition with Liam Delap.
Speaking on DAZN, Mikel remarked that Jackson should not be with the Blues if he is afraid of competition. He wants the striker to embrace the battle with Delap or leave the club. He said (via Metro):
Nicolas Jackson has been the main striker for the Blues over the last two seasons and has scored 30 goals in 80 matches for the Blues.
John Obi Mikel slammed Nicolas Jackson after he received a red card in Chelsea’s 3-1 loss to Flamengo in the Club World Cup on Friday (June 20).
Speaking on DAZN, the former player claimed that it was a ‘stupid mistake’ and that he should have held himself together as his team needed him on the pitch. He said (via Metro):
Chelsea were down 2-1 when Enzo Maresca sent Nicolas Jackson on for Liam Delap. The striker got himself sent off within minutes and the Blues lost 3-1.
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