Chelsea is dealing with a big problem in their attack as striker Nicolas Jackson will be out until at least April.
The Senegalese forward injured his hamstring during their match against West Ham, and a recent scan confirmed that he will be unavailable for several weeks.
The club initially hoped Jackson’s injury was not serious, but the latest medical tests have confirmed that he will miss key matches.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca now faces a tough challenge, as another striker, Marc Guiu, is also injured. This leaves Chelsea without a natural striker for important upcoming games.
Jackson will be unavailable for games against:
- Brighton (February 16)
- Aston Villa
- Southampton
- Leicester City
- Arsenal
- Europa Conference League Round of 16 matches
His absence is a big blow for Chelsea as they fight to qualify for next season’s Champions League.
With Jackson sidelined, Chelsea may rely on Christopher Nkunku as their main forward. Maresca could also use Cole Palmer as a false nine to lead the attack.
As Chelsea battles through this striker crisis, fans will be hoping the team can find solutions and keep their top-four hopes alive.
