Newcastle 1-1 Chelsea: 3 Blues talking points

Is that Nico Jackson or Didier Drogba in disguise?

With each passing game, the comparison between Nicolas Jackson and peak Didier Drogba becomes increasingly valid. Jackson possesses the raw ingredients of hunger and tenacity, along with the crucial ability to score goals and make runs behind center-backs, making him a handful for opponents.

During his 45-minute appearance, he once again left a significant impression, showcasing his cool finishing by slotting the ball into the bottom corner after outmaneuvering Sven Botman. Senegalese’s power was evident when he left two Newcastle players in a heap near the corner flag after they attempted to challenge him. Mauricio Pochettino has expressed his growing trust in Jackson during this trip, indicating that he may lead the line in The Blues’ Premier League opener against Liverpool.

For how long Chelsea has been in need of this? Since Diego Costa, CFC have lacked a dependable striker, with a series of imperfect fits and promising players struggling to fill the central role in the team. Although it’s still early days, Jackson seems to have the potential to make it work and become that much-needed reliable striker for the Pride of London. Looks like there’s no need to overspend on another striker for now! On Sunday, Chelsea will wrap up their pre-season Premier League series with a match against fellow West London rivals, Fulham, at the FedEx Field in Maryland.