Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson, despite his decent number since joining Chelsea from Villarreal in a £32m deal has faced a lot of criticism. The 23-year-old Senegalese international scored 18 goals in 40 Premier League appearances, including four in five appearances this season.
Despite often being criticised for his inconsistency and wastefulness, Nicolas Jackson’s Premier League statistics are among the best in the League.
Former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink thinks Nicolas Jackson has the potential to be one of the best strikers in the World if he continues to perform well and consistently.
What did Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink say about Nicolas Jackson?
Hasselbaink said via Genting Casino: “I like Nicolas Jackson a lot.
“Not just because he’s playing at Chelsea, but because he causes defenders so much trouble.
“He scored fourteen goals in the Premier League last season. That’s not a bad return in your first season in the Premier League. A lot of the goals he scored were in 3-0, 4-0 games, sot the challenge to him is to score goals when your team really needs you – be the difference-maker – and that is what he is starting to do this season. That is when a striker really earns his money, the games where the pressure is on your shoulders to win your team the game. I want to see if he can handle that pressure every week.
“He’s progressing really well. I think he’s coming along nicely in his development as a top, top striker.
“Nicolas Jackson and Erling Haaland are similar ages. The major difference is, Haaland has a lot more top-level experience in terms of Champions League football. He’s been playing at that level since he burst onto the scene playing for Salzburg and has stayed there. Jackson hasn’t done that.
“That is what Jackson needs to do to be considered one of the best strikers in the World. He needs to be decisive on the pitch and he needs to score goals regularly at the highest level in the game. It’s a big challenge for him, but he has the potential to get there.
“If Jackson fulfils his potential, he will be a £150 million player. I’m convinced of that.
“He’s a player that has the potential to be able to do everything. He can play outside the box. He can play with the ball at his feet, those are things that Erling Haaland can’t really do.
“The only thing that Jackson needs to understand is, when he gets involved in the build-up, that game outside the box, sometimes he can try and do too many things. He doesn’t have to do that.
“Sometimes the best way to get in behind is a simple one-two, a give and go. That was the type of goal he scored first against West Ham; take the ball, play it back to the midfielder and go into the space. When the midfielder can find him, he’s in one-against-one with the goalkeeper. Jackson has the potential to become one of the best strikers in the World.”
![Alan Shearer make bold Harry Kane prediction after 200 Premier League Goals milestone. Harry Kane became the third all-time top goal scorer in the Premier League after scoring his 200th Premier League goal against Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunaday at the Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium. The England international is now eight goals behind Wayne Ronney (208) and 60 goals behind Alan Shearer (260). The England Captain is also now the highest goal scorer in Tottenham Hotspurs history with 267 goals overtaking the legendary Jimmy Greaves, Who scored 266 goals in 379 matches. Alan Shearer has urged Harry Kane to break his 260 goals Premier League goal record to become the all time goal scorer in the Premier League history. What did Alan Shearer say about Harry Kane? The Premier League all time goal soccer said on the Premier League official website on Harry Kane overtaken him as the League’s all-time goal scorer: “I’m cool with it. “I know how much he wants it – he’s told me – which is fine, because I was exactly the same. “If he stays fit and stays in this country then he’ll do it. It’s just a matter of when. He’s doing what great goalscorers do, and there aren’t many better than him. “First and foremost, he’s the third player to get 200 goals. Only myself and [Wayne] Rooney have done that, so it’s a small club. “His form is as good as ever. His team’s not doing as well but his stats, that doesn’t seem to be affecting him at all. “He had a huge disappointment at the World Cup but I think he’s come back mentally stronger than ever, and that doesn’t surprise me. I’m a huge fan of his. He’s a fantastic player. “I’ve had it [the record] for such a long time that I’ve always said it’ll go one day. “I thought Rooney might have a great chance of doing it. Obviously he slowed down and then went over to America. “It’s going to go one day, so if it goes [to Kane] then I’ll be the first to shake his hand.” Meanwhile, Louis Saha has urged Manchetser United to sign Harry Kane to win the Premier League. The former Manchester United and French international said: “My prediction is this: Harry Kane will come to Manchester United and win the Premier League. He will have seen the last few games from United and seen that if he joined that attack they could be special.” “He can be recognised as one of the best in the world. He has a modern way of playing, but at the same time, he’s very old school. I think he can reach higher levels, especially in terms of personal achievements because the guy can do it, and he’s a terrific guy and a great ambassador for the Premier League. I really wish he will become a Manchester United player.” Manchester United is expected to bid for Harry Kane in the summer. Despite his illustrious career so far, the England international has no trophies to show for. Manchester United under Erik Ten Hag looks ready to challenge for all major trophies.](https://thenewsgod.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Alan-Shearer-make-bold-Harry-Kane-prediction-after-200-Premier-League-Goals-milestone.-330x220.jpg)
