The British Daily Mail reported on the 19th (Korea Standard Time) that “Daniel Sturridge expressed doubts about Nicola Jackson’s ‘IQ’.”

Chelsea lost 0-2 to Manchester City in the opening match of the first round of the 2024-2025 Premier League at Stampford Bridge in London, England, at 0:30 a.m. on the 19th.

Despite massive investment, Chelsea still sighs due to poor decision-making and defense. This is in stark contrast to Manchester City, which is aiming at winning its fifth consecutive league title.

Chelsea were dragged away by Erling Holan in the 18th minute and were beaten 0-2 by Mateo Kovacic in the 39th minute.

Chelsea played in the 4-2-3-1 formation of the match. Nikola Jackson was at the forefront and Christopher Nkunku, Enso Fernandez and Cole Palmer were at the second line of attack. Romeo Ravia-Moises Caicedo filled the midfield and Marc Cucurella-Ribai Kolwill-Wesley Fofana-Marlo Gusto set up a four-back. Robert Sanchez kept the goal.

Jackson was a front-line striker, but his performance was poor. Sturridge’s point came in the 45th minute, when Jackson was caught in Manchester City’s offside trap in Chelsea’s attack and his chance was dashed.

In response, Sturridge said, “It’s an inexcusable scene. Even in his soccer intelligence,” talking about Jackson’s “intelligence.”메이저사이트

“If you knew that another player was going to shoot, you should prepare for penetration from an onside position for a chance to be made. In case the goalkeeper didn’t handle the ball properly and spilled it,” he said.

“As a striker knows, chances like this are not common opportunities. It’s not easy for goalkeepers to spill the ball. So if that happens, you should always be ready to score a chance,” he stressed.

Sturridge said, “You shouldn’t be in an offside position when you get a chance and catch a rebound. There could have been no better chance in this game than that scene.”

Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel also talked about Jackson. According to Talk Sports, a British media outlet, Mikel said, “The performance itself was not bad. However, he failed to take advantage of any opportunities. This game clearly demonstrated Jackson’s goal-scoring ability.”

“Look at him shoot after beating two or three players. Chelsea need a striker who can score goals,” he added.