Chelsea’s Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson recently made a statement which attracted the attention of the British media. During the Big Interview show this Tuesday, he confided: “I like hearing people say bad things about me, criticize me on the pitch. It’s nice, it helps you, I love it, you know. »
A surprising outing which testifies to the combative mentality of the player, today praised in England for his efforts and his self-sacrifice on the pitch. However, this love of criticism was not always easy to manage for the former Villarreal striker.
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Last August, Jackson reacted badly to public criticism from ex-Chelsea legend, Nigerian John Obi Mikel. The latter had pointed out certain shortcomings in his game, provoking a scathing response from the Senegalese international on Instagram: “Shut your mouth. Stop talking shit, we’re killing ourselves for Africa. »*
This impulsive reaction had caused a lot of ink to be spilled, generating mixed feedback. Some fans appreciated his defense of African honor, while others saw it as a lack of maturity. Diomansy Kamara, his agent and former Senegalese international, quickly took matters in hand, refocusing the player firmly.
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Since then, Nicolas Jackson seems to have learned lessons from this episode, transforming criticism into a motivational engine. This development illustrates not only his progress mentally, but also his ability to adapt to the demands of the high level, whether in the Premier League or in the media spotlight.
With his talent and warrior mentality, the future looks promising for this young Senegalese striker who is learning to shine even under pressure.
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