In Chelsea's 6-2 thrashing of Wolves in the Premier League last weekend, Jacobsson showed his acumen and great form by scoring a goal for the Blues in just 98 seconds after an astonishingly quick start to the game. However, after the match he took to social media to direct criticism at his former teammate Mikel, a move that quickly sparked widespread attention from the media and fans alike. In response, Mikel made a public response in his podcast, expressing his true opinion and expectations of Jaksson.
Mikel began by reiterating his love and respect for Jacquesson, emphasizing that he has never questioned Jacquesson's ability or potential as a player. He noted that his concern was the room for further improvement in Jacobsson's finishing ability, believing that this is something that Jacobsson needs to keep working on as a young striker.
"I really like Jacquesson," said Mikel, "He has that passion and potential that is characteristic of a soccer player. But I have to be honest and say that I think he still needs to work on his finishing. That's not to say he's a bad player, on the contrary, I strongly believe he has the ability to get better."
Mikel further explained his view that Chelsea, as a top club, needs more experienced strikers to drive and help young players grow. He believes that by working with and learning from better teammates, Jaksson will be able to quickly improve his game and contribute more to the team.
"Jaksson is working hard every week and that's something we can all see." Mikel said, "It is only natural for me, as his senior and compatriot, to want him to excel in the Premier League and add to the glory of a big club like Chelsea. After all, we have had legendary African strikers like Drogba, whose success proves the endless possibilities of African players in the Premier League."
Finally, Mikel expressed his encouragement and expectation for Jakson. He said that if Jacquesson can consistently score goals and show great form in a game, he will not only accept Jacquesson's comebacks, but will also give praise and recognition without hesitation. At the same time, he is also willing to give constructive advice on areas where Jacobsson needs to improve to help him become a better player.
"If Jaksson scores goals and shuts me up every week, I'll gladly take it." Mikel said, "But more importantly, I want him to stay humble and hardworking, to keep learning and improving. I'm sure that if he stays the course, he'll be able to shine in the Premier League."
