Nicolas Jackson, the 23-year-old striker of Chelsea FC, has made a remarkable mark in the Premier League by surpassing the record of former Chelsea star Hernan Crespo. This achievement came after Jackson’s goal in the club’s 2-1 win against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Saturday, November 23.
Jackson’s opener in the 15th minute of the game capitalised on Leicester City defender Wout Faes’ defensive lapse, and Enzo Fernandez further solidified the lead for Chelsea in the 75th minute. Jordan Ayew managed to score a late consolation goal for Leicester City in the 95th minute, but it was Jackson’s performance that stole the show.
With this goal, Jackson has now accumulated seven goals in the Premier League this season, and his personal best in the league has now surpassed Crespo’s record of 20 goals. Jackson, who joined Chelsea from Villarreal in the summer of 2023 for a reported £32 million, has been in impressive form this season, netting 23 goals in 56 games and providing nine assists for the Blues.
Crespo, a former Argentine striker, played for Chelsea between 2003 and 2008, although he spent three seasons away on loan. He won the Premier League title with the club in the 2005-06 campaign and made 73 appearances, scoring 25 goals and providing six assists.
Jackson’s remarkable form has caught the attention of many, and Enzo Maresca, his current coach, has expressed his admiration for the young striker’s dedication and hard work. Maresca has been working closely with Jackson, and his efforts have clearly paid off, as Jackson has seen significant improvement in his game.
The win against Leicester City was a crucial one for Chelsea, as it helped the club maintain their momentum in the Premier League. Chelsea currently sits at the top of the table, and the victory has kept them in a commanding position.
Meanwhile, there has been speculation that Chelsea defender Axel Disasi could be loaned out to Serie A giants Napoli in January. According to reports, Antonio Conte, the former Chelsea manager, is eager to sign the France international on loan to boost his side’s title hopes.
With Jackson’s record-breaking performance and Disasi’s potential loan move, it will be interesting to see how the rest of the season unfolds for Chelsea FC.
