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Jackson and Drogba have been compared due to similarities in their playing styles but the Senegalese has refused to be drawn to such conversations.
Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has downplayed comparisons to club legend Didier Drogba, insisting that he has not yet achieved anything comparable to the Ivorian's illustrious career.
Jackson and Drogba have been compared due to similarities in their playing styles. Both are powerful, physically imposing strikers with a knack for scoring crucial goals.
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Drogba, of course, is a Chelsea legend, having won four Premier League titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups, and the Champions League during his time at Stamford Bridge.
Jackson plays down on Chelsea legend comparison
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22-year-old Senegalese striker Jackson is keen to avoid premature comparisons with Drogba.
"I don’t compare myself with anyone, because I haven’t reached the level of a Drogba as yet," he stated via Complete Sports.
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"Didier is like a legend in Africa and a legend in Chelsea. He won everything. I haven’t won nothing yet. I haven’t done anything yet.
"So, I don’t really like the comparison, but it’s nice. It means you’re heading somewhere, and you just try to work harder to be like him or more than him," he concluded.
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In a post-match interview, Jackson was asked about Chelsea's title ambitions, but the Senegalese star delivered a humorous reply.
Jackson has been vital for Chelsea this season, scoring nine goals and providing three assists in 15 matches, helping the Blues stay second in the Premier League behind Liverpool.
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