Former Chelsea and Nigerian international, Mikel Obi, has responded to Chelsea striker Nicholas Jackson’s Instagram post, telling him to “keep scoring and I’ll shut up.” The exchange follows Obi’s criticism of Jackson’s goal-scoring prowess during Chelsea’s 2-0 loss to Manchester City last weekend.
Obi, 37, had said on beIN Sport, “We created chances, we haven’t taken them. And just an example of how Jackson finishes.” Jackson, 23, responded on Instagram, saying, “Mikel Obi, shut your mouth, don’t talk sh*t, we are killing ourselves for Africa.”
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The tension between the two has sparked debate, with Obi’s latest comment fueling the discussion. Obi’s statement implies that if Jackson continues to score goals, he will have no reason to criticize him.
The exchange highlights the pressure on players to perform, especially when criticized by former players. Jackson’s response shows he will not be swayed by criticism, and Obi’s latest comment suggests he will continue to speak his mind.
Mikel Obi on the Obi one podcast fires back at Nicholas Jackson
The situation will be interesting to follow, especially as Chelsea looks to challenge for the title this season. With Jackson’s goal-scoring form crucial to the team’s success, Obi’s comments will be closely watched.
In a season where Chelsea is looking to challenge for the title, the forward’s response to criticism will be crucial. With the likes of Victor Osimhen being linked to the club, Jackson knows he must continue to perform to keep his place in the starting lineup.
Nicholas Jackson headed Chelsea into the lead 2 minutes into play against Wolves on Sunday
The spat between Jackson and Obi is expectedly not ending anytime soon and marks the pressure on players to perform at the highest level.
The season progresses and it will be interesting to see how Jackson responds to criticism and whether he can maintain his place in the Chelsea starting lineup.
