Nicolas Jackson appeared to query Chelsea’s determination to half firm with Mauricio Pochettino as Cole Palmer paid due to the Argentine.
On Tuesday, Chelsea introduced Pochettino had left the membership by mutual consent after only one season in cost, which resulted in a sixth-place Premier League end.
A number of pundits expressed shock on the determination, after an upturn noticed Chelsea get well from a poor begin to the season to clinch European qualification.
Solely 4 groups – Liverpool, Manchester Metropolis, Arsenal and Newcastle United – had a greater anticipated objectives (xG) determine than Chelsea (75.3) within the Premier League in 2023-24, whereas solely three – Metropolis, Liverpool and Arsenal – had extra pictures on track than the Blues (215).
From March 11 onwards, Chelsea’s return of 27 factors was solely bettered by eventual champions Manchester Metropolis, who took 28 in that span.
Numerous Chelsea gamers gave the impression to be stunned by Pochettino’s exit when reacting on social media, most notably Jackson.
Alongside a picture of himself alongside Pochettino, Jackson wrote on Instagram: “Love you coach. Want we might keep collectively extra.
“However might God proceed to bless you and your loved ones. Thanks for the recommendation and assist, you’re a real lion and a fighter, want you all the very best.”