John Obi Mikel has launched a scathing assault on Nicolas Jackson after the Chelsea ahead’s pink card throughout their 3-1 Membership World Cup defeat to Flamengo. Jackson was launched within the second half with Chelsea trailing however lasted simply 4 minutes earlier than a reckless problem earned him a straight pink.
The Senegalese striker lunged in dangerously on Ayrton Lucas, leaving his facet in disarray as they chased the sport. Chelsea had taken the lead by Pedro Neto however fell aside within the second half, conceding three unanswered objectives.
Mikel, talking on DAZN, described Jackson’s resolution as a “silly, silly mistake” and questioned his mindset and maturity. This isn’t the primary time Jackson has made headlines for the improper causes. He was beforehand despatched off towards Newcastle in Could for a wild elbow on Sven Botman.
That dismissal dominated him out for the rest of the Premier League season and the beginning of the brand new marketing campaign. Mikel expressed concern that frustration could also be creeping in because of competitors from new signing Liam Delap.
He warned that if Jackson can’t deal with the stress of battling for his place, he ought to contemplate leaving the membership. “He needs to be the one man taking part in each sport,” stated Mikel. “No, we’d like wholesome competitors to win trophies.”
Mikel added that Enzo Maresca might must rethink his striker choices if Jackson retains letting the staff down. “If he doesn’t belief him, then it’s time for Delap to start out the video games,” the previous Chelsea midfielder concluded.
