Nicolas Jackson calls out Premier League icon on social media after Wolves objective
Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson unleashed a blistering tirade against club legend John Obi Mikel in an explosive, expletive-laden social media outburst.
The Senegalese forward netted the first goal within 93 seconds and bagged an assist as the Blues demolished Wolves with a 6-2 thrashing, handing Enzo Maresca a smashing home debut win as boss.
Despite his on-pitch heroics, the 23-year-old was fuming over remarks made by ex-Blue Mikel, who boasts three Premier League crowns and a Champions League triumph from his 11 years at Stamford Bridge.
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Taking to Instagram, Jackson didn’t hold back, tagging Mikel directly: “@john_mikel_obi shut your mouth don’t talk s***, we are killing ourselves for Africa,” he blasted.
This incendiary post surfaced mere hours after teammate Noni Madueke had to say sorry for branding Wolverhampton “s***”, sparking worries about the players’ online conduct, reports the Express.
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Mikel, now dishing out analysis for beIN Sports, had previously slated Jackson for squandering chances during Chelsea’s 2-0 loss to Manchester City, notably fluffing a close-range shot and botching another opportunity after a dazzling run.
Mikel, 37, didn’t mince his words when he critiqued Jackson’s performance and hinted that the club might need to splash the cash again for a top-notch striker, with rumours swirling about Victor Osimhen joining the high-rolling west London squad.
“You need to have a striker who knows how to hit a ball in the back of the net and that’s what we don’t have,” Mikel confessed to beIN Sports. “I know I talk so much about him [Jackson] and sometimes I sound like I disrespect him, but I don’t disrespect him.”
