Chelsea Jackson mocked by fans after Brentford howler - 'Try another sport'

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has been the subject of more social media taunting after his failed stepovers against Brentford were spotted by fans.

The former Villarreal man has hardly hit the ground running at Stamford Bridge following his £32million summer switch, with Jackson guilty of some profligate finishing. He has eight league goals to his name so far, but three of those came in one game against a nine-man Tottenham, his tally would certainly be higher had he shown more composure in front of goal this term.

Jackson was part of a Chelsea line-up that drew 2-2 away at Brentford on Saturday and early on, attempted to get the better of the Bees backline by pulling out some stepovers. However, he accidentally tripped on a mix of the ball and his own foot, conceding possession in the process.

Fans on social media were quick to poke fun at the Senegal international, with some supporters urging Jackson to try another sport instead. One fan wrote on X/Twitter: "Jackson you might as well try another sport bro," alongside a series of laughing emojis. Another added: "Chelsea fans really compared Nicholas Jackson to Drogba at the start of the season… Jesus Christ."

The 22-year-old hardly made life easier for himself in the immediate aftermath, failing to score despite rounding Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken after Jackson's strike was cleared off the line. Thankfully, he eventually did get on the scoresheet, opening the scoring for the Blues with a stellar header before hushing the home faithful.

Before kick-off, Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino discussed Jackson's start to life in west London and admitted the Blues striker is watching highlights and taking notes on other forwards past and present. "Jackson loves to watch different strikers and he is in the process of learning," the Argentine explained.

"He is very humble to listen and accept when we show him different strikers and advise him on the game. It’s always like this – it’s a process to learn. From the beginning, they listen to us and when they start to score goals – the same happened with Harry Kane – and then when they become 30 they teach you.

"Of course, Jackson is, for me, doing well and he is in the process of learning. I have shown him strikers in the Premier League for him to see how they behave. All the strikers, like Gabriel Batistuta, Didier Drogba, [Jimmy Floyd] Hasselbaink – big players, experienced players."