Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has defended striker Nicolas Jackson who fluffed three scoring chances after the Blues settled for a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace.
Chelsea failed to hold on their early lead scored by Cole Palmer after he was set up by Jodan Sancho. With eight minutes to full time Jean-Philippe Mateta canceled out the goal to deny Chelsea victory. It is their fourth Premier League game without a win. Despite have 15 shots at goal Chelsea were unable to get more goals leading to clamour for a new striking options.
Jackson had endured criticsim but has managed to convince fans that he is equal to the task. He has been one of the consistent strikers in the Premier League this season.
“For a striker, sometimes they score all their chances, sometimes they don’t score,” Maresca said.
“He had two or three clear chances today so that means he is there and ready. Hopefully next time he can be luckier.”
