Nicolas Jackson Fires Back at John Obi Mikel After Wolves Masterclass
Nicolas Jackson, the rising star at Chelsea, didn’t hold back after his stunning performance against Wolverhampton Wanderers, directing a sharp retort towards club legend John Obi Mikel.
The young striker’s words were as fiery as his display on the pitch, telling Mikel to “shut your mouth” after the ex-midfielder’s harsh criticism the previous week.
Jackson, who has faced scrutiny since his arrival at Stamford Bridge, took center stage in Chelsea’s 6-2 demolition of Wolves on Sunday.
It took him just 98 seconds to make his mark, opening the scoring with a clinical finish that set the tone for what would become a dominant performance by the Blues.
He didn’t stop there; Jackson later provided a crucial assist, laying the ball off to Cole Palmer, who unleashed a long-range rocket to double Chelsea’s lead.
Mikel’s critique, delivered on Bein Sports after Chelsea’s 2-0 loss to Manchester City, stung Jackson deeply. The former Chelsea stalwart had questioned Jackson’s quality, suggesting that the club needed a top-tier striker, one who could consistently find the back of the net.
“I know I talk so much about him and sometimes I sound like I disrespect him,” Mikel had said.
“I don’t disrespect him. I think at Chelsea Football Club, we need a top striker who can get us a goal.”
For Jackson, Mikel’s words were hard to swallow, but his response on the field was emphatic.
Following the match, Jackson took to Instagram, tagging Mikel and posting a blunt message: “Shut your mouth, don’t talk sh*t, we are killing ourselves for Africa.”
The exchange adds a layer of drama to Chelsea’s season, with Jackson’s performance against Wolves likely to win over some of his critics.
As Chelsea prepares for their next challenge in the Europa Conference League, all eyes will be on Jackson to see if he can continue to silence his doubters.
Jackson’s ability to rise to the occasion is exactly what Chelsea needs as they navigate a challenging campaign.
His response to Mikel shows a player determined to prove himself, not just to his critics but to the entire footballing world.
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