Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson Vows To Improve After Goal Against Tottenham

• Nicolas Jackson has admitted he has been wasteful for Chelsea this season
• The Senegalese forward scored his first goal in eight games against Tottenham
• Jackson arrived at Stamford Bridge last summer for £32m from Villarreal

Nicolas Jackson’s first season with Chelsea might not have gone as planned for the Senegalese forward but he has vowed to keep improving following his arrival from Villareal last summer.

The 22-year-old forward was back on the scoresheet for the Blues as they pushed for European qualification as they defeated London rivals 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Thursday, May 2.

Jackson, who has faced heavy criticism from fans and pundits for his wastefulness in front of goal, has now vowed to improve as he assured fans the goal will come, Sky Sports reports.

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"I think I should have scored more with the chances I missed. Even if I scored 10 or 15, the most important thing is for the team to be as high as possible and make the fans happy. Then the goals will come.

"I'm trying to improve every day. I miss a lot but I'm trying to create more chances and score more. Hopefully next year it's going to be better."

Jackson has scored 11 Premier League goals since arriving at Chelsea for £32m from Villarreal last summer.

Gary Neville impressed with Jackson

Meanwhile, former Manchester United defender, Gary Neville has praised Jackson’s desire and ability to never give up after the striker’s impressive performance against Tottenham, Chelsea Chronicles reports.

The 22-year-old forward secured the win for the Blues after his rebound header from Cole Palmer’s freekick doubled Chelsea's lead against their London rivals on Thursday night.

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Trevoh Chalobah had given Mauricio Pochettino’s men a half-time lead before the goal by Jackson helped keep alive Chelsea’s hopes of securing a European spot next season.

Chelsea’s Jackson ends goal drought

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Jackson ended his goal-scoring drought with a crucial strike against Tottenham Hotspur to help Chelsea seal a comfortable 2-0 victory.

The Senegalese forward, who has come under heavy criticism for his wastefulness in front of goal, ended his run of three games without scoring by increasing Chelsea's lead against their opponents in London.

Jackson scored via a rebound after Cole Palmer's tremendous free-kick struck the crossbar, having wasted an earlier chance to open the score.