Jackson has scored nine league goals for Chelsea at the halfway point of the 2024-2025 season.
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca has lauded Nicolas Jackson's impressive goal-scoring contributions to the team.
Jackson has already netted nine league goals at the halfway point of the season, putting him on track to surpass his total of 14 from the entire 2023/24 campaign.
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Wasteful Jackson contribute to Chelsea's draw
The Senegalese played over 70 minutes of Chelsea's draw against Crystal Palace on Saturday at Selhurst Park to extend the Blues winless streak in the Premier League to four matches (two draws, two losses).
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Cole Palmer gave Chelsea a deserved lead with a well-taken goal, assisted by Jadon Sancho's impressive run. Despite dominating the game, Chelsea failed to capitalise on their chances, with Nicolas Jackson being particularly wasteful in front of goal.
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21:51 - 04.01.2025
Why we failed to beat Crystal Palace — Chelsea boss Maresca explains
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has offered an explanation for his side's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace.
Crystal Palace then equalised through Jean-Philippe Mateta, who scored from close range after an assist from Eberechi Eze, ultimately denying Chelsea the win. In short, Chelsea dominated but couldn't convert their chances, allowing Crystal Palace to snatch a draw.
Maresca praises Jackson's goal-scoring form
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18:00 - 04.01.2025
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea: Mateta cancels out Palmer strike as Eagles derail Blues' title hopes
Chelsea settled for a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in their first game of 2025.
"He can do many things better, but he is doing already very good. He has already scored nine goals and last year he scored 14, so he’s on course to score more goals than he scored last year. Hopefully, he can score more goals, he can help us, but we are completely happy with Nico," Maresca stated.
Chelsea will host Morecambe in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.
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