There are rising updates that Nicolas Jackson might be returning to Chelsea after his mortgage spell at Bayern Munich did not persuade the German facet.
Jackson joined FC Bayern Munich from Chelsea on 1 September 2025 on a season-long mortgage deal, nevertheless, it’s apparent that Bayern are usually not impressed together with his performances, as he has principally began video games from the bench behind their most popular striker, Harry Kane.
Softfootball had beforehand highlighted the robust rapport between Cole Palmer and Jackson throughout their time collectively at Chelsea. That understanding is one thing the present Chelsea attackers are missing, as neither Liam Delap nor João Pedro has proven the identical stage of synergy with Palmer.
Palmer, who scored a hat-trick in Chelsea’s 3:1 win over Wolves final week, has began to rediscover his kind beneath new Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior. Rosenior now prefers a system with three deep midfielders Enzo Fernández, Moisés Caicedo and Santos giving Palmer extra freedom increased up the pitch.
Chelsea’s want for Jackson is changing into clearer because of the poor performances of Gittens, Delap and Garnacho. Whereas Jackson is probably not an entire striker, Softfootball believes he provides extra to the crew compared to the present choices.
If Jackson have been nonetheless at Chelsea, there may be little doubt he would have contributed at the least two league targets and two assists, based mostly on the best way Chelsea at the moment play. Even when used from the left wing, Jackson provides qualities missing in Garnacho and Gittens. He’s a runner, can dribble previous gamers, press aggressively, retain the ball and hyperlink play successfully.
Whereas Jackson’s greatest weak spot stays purpose scoring, his energy lies in creating possibilities for teammates. Some critics level to his crimson playing cards in large video games, however errors are a part of soccer. Even legends have faltered in key moments gamers fumble, study and develop.
With Chelsea pushing for Champions League qualification, a Jackson return may present steadiness, motion and creativity that the present attacking setup is lacking.
