Scholes, Merson Slam Chelsea Over Nicolas Jackson Exit to Bayern Munich
Former footballers Paul Scholes and Paul Merson criticized Chelsea for undervaluing Nicolas Jackson's exit to Bayern Munich. Jackson, on loan at Villarreal, has a mandatory purchase clause for €23 million.
The Senegalese forward, seen as backup to Harry Kane, scored 30 goals in 81 matches for Chelsea. Scholes and Merson highlighted Jackson's quality beyond scoring goals and the imbalance his departure created in the team.
Chelsea faced recent defeats in the Champions League and Premier League, narrowly winning against Benfica and Liverpool. The timing of Jackson's departure fueled debate over Chelsea's squad strength and strategic decisions.
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