Chelsea loanee Nicolas Jackson is picking up form over at Bayern Munich and it’s attracting the attention of the German media, with two contributions in the Champions League yesterday against Atalanta.
Nicolas Jackson caused a stir back in the summer after refusing to return to Chelsea when they requested after Liam Delap picked up an injury. He had every right to refuse, given that the Blues had made it clear that they didn’t require him at Stamford Bridge. You can’t just pick and choose when you want a player.
However, Jackson’s loan move to Bayern Munich hasn’t gone to plan and they won’t be exercising the permanent option after failing to meet the requirements.
That is now two goals and two assists in two games for Jackson.
Here’s a look at how the German media reacted to his performance against Atalanta.
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FCB Inside gave Nicolas Jackson a grade two out of three for Jackson and had this to say.
Wasn’t seen for a long time in the first half. Then missed a great chance when he failed to beat keeper Carnesecchi in front of goal after a class pass from Diaz. Jackson then put a volley just wide of the goal. At the beginning of the second half, the knot burst: Jackson scored after an assist from Diaz to make it 4-0. The 6-0 by Musiala was set up by Jackson. Strong performance!
Meanwhile, Lauterbacher Anzeiger also gave Jackson a grade two.
Nicolas Jackson: Was allowed to play again as Kane’s replacement and did his job properly. Secured many balls and rewarded himself with his goal to make it 4-0.
What are you doing with Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea fans?
Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea celebrates with gold medal after Conference League final vs Real Betis
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Nicolas Jackson’s stats for Bayern Munich against Atalanta
Chelsea could give Jackson a chance to prove himself in pre-season, especially having seen Liam Delap’s struggles at Stamford Bridge this season.
He’s starting to show signs of promise at Bayern Munich.
Jackson scored and assisted against Atalanta, as well as having three shots on target, six touches in the opposition’s box, 43 touches, creating one chance, a passing accuracy of 77%, three recoveries, winning one duel and losing four (FotMob).
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