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Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino was forced to intervene after a fan confronted Nicolas Jackson during the Blues’ Premier League clash with Brentford. Supporters grew frustrated during a goalless first half at Stamford Bridge, with one individual taking exception to Jackson’s performance.
The Chelsea striker has split opinion since his £30million switch from Villarreal. He has scored just two Premier League goals in nine appearances this season.
After another lacklustre team performance in the opening 45 minutes, Jackson was seen being confronted by a supporter near the tunnel. The 22-year-old forward had been in conversation with Pochettino, receiving tactical instructions from the Chelsea coach.
The man seemed to ask the Chelsea star why he had not scored in the first half. Jackson, who had struggled against a physical Brentford defence, noticed the person and was then seen putting his finger to his lips as if to tell the supporter to be quiet.
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Chelsea boss Pochettino was forced to intervene in the situation. The Argentine could be heard pleading with the fan to support the team rather than be critical. Tensions then simmered and Jackson jogged away.
Jackson has endured a frustrating start to his Chelsea career, scoring his only goals in big victories over Luton and Burnley. He has taken time to settle since switching Spain for the Premier League.
Back in August, Pochettino insisted that Jackson can become a Premier League ‘great’ and backed the striker to settle quickly. “We knew Nicolas Jackson’s quality when we signed him, we saw that before,” the former Tottenham head coach said after Jackson scored in a 3-0 win over Luton.
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“It is not that we ask him to run and press the ball, he is quality in the way he recovers the ball, but he also can finish. It is only a matter of time, once he settles into the Premier League, he will show it more.
“Nicolas Jackson has top quality. I have no doubt that he can become one of the greatest strikers in the Premier League.”
Jackson’s struggles in front of goal have led to reports that Chelsea will target a top-class No 9 in the January transfer window. Brentford’s Ivan Toney is widely reported to be a target once the 27-year-old’s eight-month ban from football ends on January 16.
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