Mauricio Pochettino talks up Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson despite missed chances
On the back of securing draws against City in the Premier League earlier in the season, the Blues again impressed against Pep Guardiola's side at Wembley Stadium.
However, they would ultimately succumb to a 1-0 reverse at the hands of the 2023 winners, Bernardo Silva scoring the decisive goal six minutes from time.
Prior to the Portuguese netting the winner, Jackson had squandered a number of opportunities for Chelsea, two of which having been sent clear on goal.
The other was a headed chance at the back post having gotten ahead of Kyle Walker, only for Jackson to direct a tame effort too close to Stefan Ortega.
How did Pochettino respond to Jackson criticism?At his pre-match press conference ahead of the Arsenal fixture in the Premier League on Tuesday, Pochettino was naturally quizzed on the opinion-dividing Senegal international, but he continues to have the total support of his manager.
Speaking to reporters, as quoted by football.london, Pochettino said: «The first season is always difficult for all of the players, more when you are in a position like a striker and you need to perform and score goals. Everyone expects every single touch to score a goal.
»He is our main striker; the only striker we have fit because Nkunku nearly did not play in the whole season. Broja, also, and the he moved to Fulham, wanting to play more. Yes, he is doing fantastic. He is doing an amazing job for the team – running, scoring goals and giving assists.
«In his first season, a young guy coming from Spain, even with not much experience there, I think
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