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Premier League | Gameweek 12

Nov 12, 2023 at 4.30pm UK

Stamford Bridge

Chelsea
4 - 4
Man City

Silva (29'), Sterling (37'), Jackson (67'), Palmer (90+5' pen.)
Cucurella (21'), Palmer (23'), Caicedo (60'), Jackson (90+4'), Sterling (90+7'), Pochettino (90+11')

FT(HT: 2-2)

Haaland (25' pen., 47'), Akanji (45+1'), Rodri (86')
Doku (56'), Rodri (72'), Grealish (90+4')

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino not content with Nicolas Jackson hat-trick versus Tottenham Hotspur

By Darren Plant, Senior Reporter | 10 November 2023

Pochettino not content with Jackson hat-trick versus Spurs

Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino hints that he was not satisfied with Nicolas Jackson's hat-trick against Tottenham Hotspur on Monday night.

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has claimed that Nicolas Jackson should have scored six goals against Tottenham Hotspur earlier this week.

Since his arrival from Villarreal in the summer, Jackson has endured a mixed start to life at Stamford Bridge, only scoring three times prior to Monday's all-London showdown with the then-Premier League leaders.

In a chaotic game, the Senegal international was heavily involved, eventually scoring a hat-trick in the closing quarter of the contest to earn Chelsea a 4-1 victory.

However, the 22-year-old was guilty of squandering opportunities either side of his quick-fire treble, most notably when Chelsea were either trailing or on level terms.

While Pochettino was happy to take the positives from Jackson's contribution at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the Argentine hinted that he was not satisfied with his performance.

Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson celebrates scoring their second goal with Reece James on November 6, 2023 © Reuters

Speaking to reporters at a press conference ahead of Sunday's Premier League fixture with Manchester City, Pochettino said: "It is easy to say 'okay, he scored three goals'. It is always a process. I don't change my view on him. He is still young, he needs to be more mature, improve.

"He scored three goals. Okay, he should have scored six. That is the idea, it is never enough. But, of course, this type of situation that happened, when the results not arrive, always it is about to find what is responsible.

"Of course, we are the first ones responsible, but the most important is to feel calm and relaxed. He is a talented player who is going to improve with time and score goals. Monday can help him not to feel so much nerves and approach the game in a different way."

Jackson has now scored a total of five goals in his last six appearances, two of which came from the substitutes' bench either side of the international break.

Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku on August 3, 2023 © Reuters

The presence of Jackson has been required with Armando Broja having not featured since the October international break due to a fresh knee issue.

Furthermore, Christopher Nkunku is yet to make his debut due to the knee injury that he sustained during the latter stages of pre-season.

During Friday's press conference, Pochettino indicated that the France international was hoping to start training with the rest of the squad at some point next week.

While Chelsea do not return to action after the Man City contest until November 25, Pochettino hinted that the versatile attacker may need extra time before being involved in a first-team squad.