“I pray he doesn’t play” “He could destroy our defense” – Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler reveals why he’s scared 23-years-old Chelsea star
Manager of Brighton & Hove Albion Fabian Hurzeler has acknowledged that Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea is a concern.
Jackson, who has been playing exceptionally well lately, scored two goals and one assist against West Ham in the Premier League.
Hurzeler discussed some of Nicolas Jackson’s attributes prior to this weekend’s Premier League match between Chelsea and Brighton at Stamford Bridge.
Hurzeler said in a conversation with the team’s website that Jackson’s improved play will make his opponents work hard.
He said: “I think he is the full package. He wants to combine. Sometimes he’s getting more space where he can combine with his teammates, where he’s there with (Cole) Palmer, with (Moises) Caicedo, with Enzo.
“He’s also very fast – he can attack the defence. This mix, this balance, makes him very dangerous for us. Of course, he is a top striker and at the moment he’s in very good shape, so you can’t defend against them in a one-against-one.
“You have to always try to on one side get pressure on the ball so that they can’t play the long ball, on the other side you always need to find a good balance, how close you want to defend them.”