“Leave or fight for your place” – Mikel Obi hits at Chelsea star after poor Club World Cup display ahead of PSG clash
According to Chelsea247.com, Ex-Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi, was full of praise for his side’s new signing, João Pedro, revealing Nicolas Jackson has dropped down the pecking order.
The former Chelsea player has always clamoured for Enzo Maresca’s side to bring in another striker, as Jackson isn’t reliable as the first option in attack.
While Mikel has clearly suggested that Victor Osimhen should be Chelsea’s first option, the Blues have gone on to sign Liam Delap from Ipswich Town and João Pedro from Brighton and Hove Albion.
Delap’s signing left the Chelsea fanbase divided, but Pedro came in with a bang, scoring two brilliant goals against Fluminense in the Club World Cup semi-final.
After the game, Mikel, on punditry duties with DAZN, mentioned Jackson will most likely be Chelsea’s third-choice striker going into the 2025/2026 season.
“Three good strikers competing for one position. With Delap and Joao, that competition is going to push the players to go extra hard.
“However, I still think Jackson has a significant role to play; he just needs to sort out his discipline and determine what he wants to do here.
“I just think with his performance here today, Joao and Delap are probably ahead of him right now,” the former Super Eagles captain concluded.