Nicolas Jackson: Is the goal-shy Senegalese the worst striker in Chelsea history?

Chelsea need a replacement for Nicholas Jackson in the summer window to avoid falling further behind.

Nicholas Jackson, a man who has all the physical gifts but seems cursed with an inability to find the back of the net when it matters most.

Chelsea fans' frustration reached new levels as they watched the Senegal striker waste chance after chance, leaving them scratching their heads and wondering if he was the worst striker the club has ever seen.

Against Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final, the 22-year-old was guilty of wasting 3 golden scoring chances.

He is a striker with many qualities, but his lack of confidence in finishing means you can forget about him constantly bothering the scoreboard.

How bad is Chelsea's Nicholas Jackson?

Jackson has converted just 32% of his 'big chances' this season, leaving him 25th out of 26 players from Europe's top 5 leagues with at least 30 shots in all competitions.

The only player with a worse conversion rate is Darwin Nunez at 20%.

A series of well-placed shots and wayward finishes became a trademark of his performances, leaving fans torn between awe at his athleticism and exasperation at his wayward shooting.

Against Arsenal last night, he didn't make much progress, and when given a clear chance, he could only find the side of the net.

The Blues lost 5-0 in what could be considered the worst game of Pochettino's reign, and Jackson looked like a man being asked to play a role for the first time, with no idea what to do.

His tally of 13 goals and 5 assists this season isn't bad for a debut campaign, but the numbers don't tell the whole story.

In the grand scheme of Chelsea's history, Jackson's struggles have led to comparisons with other strikers who have graced Stamford Bridge. From the legendary Didier Drogba to the enigmatic Diego Costa, the list of revered strikers is long and illustrious.

However, the Blues are unlikely to reach those heights again with No. 15 topping the line.

So, is Nicholas Jackson the worst striker in Chelsea's history? Well, the jury's still out on that one. But one thing is for sure – he certainly makes a compelling case for the title.

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