Chelsea FC have been handed a significant boost on the injury front as they gear up for their Premier League clash against arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur next Thursday at Stamford Bridge. Enzo Maresca’s men are eager to bounce back from their recent 1-0 defeat to Arsenal, where makeshift striker Mikel Merino netted the only goal at the Emirates.
The promising news for the Blues is the return of striker Nicolas Jackson to training. The Senegalese forward, who has been sidelined with a hamstring injury for roughly two months since Chelsea’s 2-1 victory over West Ham United, was spotted back on the pitch. His return is anticipated to bolster Chelsea’s attacking options considerably.
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Jackson has been instrumental for Chelsea this season, boasting nine goals in the Premier League, second only to Cole Palmer in the club’s scoring charts. Chelsea’s official communiqué included images of Jackson training in the gym, raising hopes of his availability against Tottenham.
Ahead of the international break, Manager Enzo Maresca expressed optimism about Jackson’s return, saying, “He will be back probably after the international break,” while also mentioning Noni Madueke as another player nearing a return. Maresca had previously highlighted the international break as an opportunity for the squad to recover and prepare for the season’s final push.
Jackson’s return comes at a crucial juncture, as questions linger about Chelsea’s attacking depth, especially following their unsuccessful pursuit of Victor Osimhen last summer. The 23-year-old will be keen to silence any transfer speculation by delivering a strong finish to the season and reinforcing his position within the squad.
As London prepares for yet another derby spectacle, Chelsea fans will be hopeful that Jackson’s presence will provide the spark needed for a return to winning ways.