Considered one of the greatest footballers of all time, Arsenal and Premier League legend Thierry Henry, known for his finishes and fast style of play, has stated that Senegalese young star Nicolas Jackson has the potential to become one of Chelsea’s legendary players.
With 9 goals in 15 matches this season, Jackson is expected to be compared to Ivory Coast legend Didier Drogba.
In an interview with SkySports, Thierry Henry shared his thoughts on Nicolas Jackson: “He’s on his way to being that [the real deal] but it’s a long road,” he said. “One thing that is difficult when you play for a club like Chelsea and teams who are at the top is that you get compared to who was there before.”
“And maybe you’re not the same kind of striker, you’re a different striker, but you’re going to get compared to Drogba.”
“I do think that what they’re doing is remarkable and we were saying before the show, I’m not having a go at the Conference League but they’re playing a different team there, they’re really focusing on the league and that is a massive plus.”
At just 23 years old, the player has an incredible potential. Football fans will have the chance to observe for a long time what he can achieve for Chelsea throughout his career.