After Chelsea’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over Brentford at Stamford Bridge, Nicolas Jackson provided a light-hearted response when requested in regards to the membership’s possibilities of profitable the Premier League this season.
The win, which noticed Marc Cucurella rating within the first half and Jackson netting a purpose within the eightieth minute, took Chelsea inside two factors of league leaders Liverpool. Regardless of a late scare from Bryan Mbeumo, who scored for Brentford, Chelsea held on to safe all three factors.
Nonetheless, the victory was barely overshadowed by a late pink card for Cucurella, who was despatched off for “aggressive behaviour,” based on a Premier League assertion.
A Potential Title Problem?
In his post-match interview, Jackson was requested about Chelsea’s title ambitions, however the Senegalese ahead gave a humorous reply. When informed that Chelsea have been simply two factors behind Liverpool, Jackson appeared shocked. He informed Sky Sports activities, “Actually? I didn’t know that they’re two factors forward. I’m simply attempting to win each recreation and give attention to the following one. I don’t have a look at the desk.”
With a cheeky smile, he added, “I don’t even know what a ‘title race’ is, to be trustworthy!” He rapidly clarified, “No, I do know, however I simply don’t have a look at the desk. We focus recreation by recreation and attempt to win as a lot as potential.”
Maresca’s Concentrate on Recreation-by-Recreation Strategy
Jackson’s playful response is more likely to be welcomed by Chelsea supervisor Enzo Maresca, who has been eager to downplay any speak of a title problem in his first season in cost. Maresca has persistently urged his gamers to give attention to regular enchancment quite than getting distracted by title speak.
Following the win, Chelsea are able the place they may briefly prime the desk earlier than Liverpool face Tottenham of their subsequent match. Chelsea can even face Everton in an early Sunday kick-off, giving them an opportunity to momentarily leapfrog Liverpool.
