“Your stubbornness will cost you” “He will make u lose your job” – Mikel Obi slams Enzo Maresca decision that cost Chelsea 3points in Bournemouth 2-2 draw
Chelsea captain Reece James rescued a point with a dramatic stoppage-time free-kick in a 2-2 draw against Bournemouth.
While the result extended the Blues’ winless run to five Premier League games, it showcased moments of promise in an otherwise frustrating campaign. For Bournemouth, the result highlighted their resilience as they extended their unbeaten streak to 10 matches in all competitions, keeping their European hopes alive.
Meanwhile, Former Chelsea man John Mikel Obi has called out Enzo Maresca for not subbing Nicolas Jackson after he missed so many chances in Bournemouth.
Speaking candidly on his podcast, Mikel said: “You’re proving stubborn and this will cost your job at Chelsea soon, Last week I said Nicolas Jackson is not scoring enough. He puts himself in the right positions and then isn’t finishing. He doesn’t score enough.”
Mikel, who is regarded as a Chelsea legend after his decorated career at Stamford Bridge, expressed concerns over whether Jackson has the clinical edge required to help Chelsea achieve their ambitions.
“He’s not a striker who’s going to get us top 4 or win us titles, he’s not that striker,” Mikel remarked, laying bare his reservations about the Senegalese forward.
“He had the chance to put the ball in bed in first half but he’s not clinical to score goals”
“I won’t rest until we have a striker like Drogba in this Chelsea team”
While acknowledging Jackson’s strengths, including his link-up play and ball control, Mikel stressed that the lack of goals could ultimately prove costly for Chelsea this season.
“I don’t think he can get us over the line,” he said. “He’s good on the ball and link-up, but he’s not scoring enough.”
added that if Chelsea wants to finish in the top four, they must recruit a quality striker this January.
“Victor Oshimenh is not available this January find a good striker who can kills games for us it will be bad if we don’t make top4 this season we need Champions league football” He stated.