Formal Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has expressed concerns about the club’s attacking options, stating that they lack a prolific goal-scorer. Speaking about the current squad, he emphasized that if Chelsea had a top striker like Victor Osimhen or Viktor Gyökeres, they would still be competing for the Premier League title.
> “If we had Victor Osimhen or Viktor Gyokeres, we’d still be competing for the league.”
Jackson Not Delivering Enough Goals
Mikel singled out Nicolas Jackson as a major concern, stating that while the Senegalese forward gets into good positions, he struggles with finishing. The Chelsea legend believes Jackson is not the kind of striker capable of securing a top-four finish or leading the team to trophies.
> “Jackson is NOT scoring enough, he puts himself in the right positions and then isn’t finishing, he doesn’t score enough.”
He further criticized Jackson’s ability to deliver in crucial moments, despite acknowledging his good link-up play.
> “He’s not a striker who’s going to get us top 4 or win us titles, he’s not that striker, I don’t think he can get us over the line.”
Mikel’s comments reflect growing frustration among Chelsea fans about the club’s attacking struggles. With the Blues aiming to return to the top, signing a proven goal-scorer like Osimhen or Gyökeres could be the solution to their problems.