BREAKING NEWS: Pochettino has informed a Chelsea star that due to a dismal performance costing goals against Nottingham Forest, they will never start for the club again
BREAKING NEWS: Pochettino has informed a Chelsea star that due to a dismal performance costing goals against Nottingham Forest, they will never start for the club again
After an intense showdown between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest, fans are buzzing with suggestions for Mauricio Pochettino, urging him to sideline Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea’s striker. The game at the City Ground saw Forest take an early lead with Mykhailo Mudryk’s goal, followed by Willy Boly and Callum Hudson-Odoi extending their lead, leaving Chelsea in a tough spot.
But Chelsea didn’t back down. With only two games left, they managed to salvage a draw against sixth-placed Newcastle United and then pulled off a thrilling win against Nottingham Forest in a nail-biting five-goal match, scoring two goals in the final ten minutes.
The turning point arrived when, just two minutes after Raheem Sterling’s equalizer, Jackson headed in a cross from Chelsea captain Reece James, clinching the victory against Forest. Despite his crucial goal, Jackson faced criticism from former England winger Chris Waddle, who suggested that Chelsea should look for a new striker during the summer transfer window.
Jackson has been on target, scoring 14 goals in 33 Premier League appearances this season, and celebrated his goal by jumping into the away end with the traveling supporters. Reflecting on the thrilling Premier League clash, Waddle shared his insights on BBC Radio 5 Live, acknowledging Chelsea’s talent and quality players but stressing the need for a reliable goal scorer.
He remarked, “Chelsea have the talent and some excellent players. If they get a center forward, they’ll be serious contenders for the top four next year.” However, he pointed out that their win against Forest was a close call. Waddle also criticized Jackson during halftime, suggesting that Chelsea struggled with a striker due to his lackluster performance.
After Chelsea’s comeback from a 3-2 deficit to secure victory against Nottingham Forest, Pochettino praised his team’s resilience. He said, “The best thing is how we always believe until the end—football is about fighting. I’m thrilled with our comeback because the substitutes made a significant impact.” Pochettino stressed the importance of finishing the season strongly to carry momentum into the next year.
He also reflected on the challenges earlier in the season, admitting the team’s struggles in the opening games but highlighting their improvement throughout the campaign. He noted, “We were punished in our first ten games, to be honest. Although we did well, we missed many opportunities and lacked clinical finishing. All the data showed that our position was misleading.”
Despite the setback against Forest, defeats for Burnley and Luton Town earlier in the day almost secured Nottingham Forest’s Premier League status for the following season.
