Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has predicted that a Chelsea star could soon be valued at £150 million. The Blues’ strong form continued with a 4-2 victory over Brighton, where Cole Palmer scored all four goals, helping Chelsea climb to fourth in the league with four wins from six matches.Although Nicolas Jackson didn’t add to his goal tally, he contributed an assist, and Hasselbaink sees the Senegalese forward as a rising talent, even comparing him to Manchester City’s Erling Haaland.“I really like Nicolas Jackson,” Hasselbaink said in an interview with Genting Casino. “He’s not just effective for Chelsea, but he causes endless problems for defenders. Last season, he scored 14 Premier League goals, which is impressive for a debut season. Many of those goals came in games where the result was already decided, so the next step for him is to score when it really counts—when the pressure is on. That’s what he’s starting to do this season.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8370686##Hasselbaink emphasized the importance of performing under pressure, adding, “A striker earns their value in those moments where the team relies on them to make the difference. I want to see if Jackson can handle that responsibility week in and week out. He’s making good progress and developing into a top striker.”Comparing Jackson to Haaland, Hasselbaink said, “They are close in age, but Haaland has more experience at the top level, especially in the Champions League. That’s the next step for Jackson—he needs to consistently score at the highest level. If he can do that, I’m convinced he’ll be a £150 million player.”🔵🇸🇳 Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: “If Nicolas Jackson fulfils his potential, he will be a £150 million player”.”I’m convinced of that”. pic.twitter.com/pG7OlIsRs1— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 29, 2024 Hasselbaink also highlighted Jackson’s versatility: “He can play outside the box, with the ball at his feet, which is something Haaland doesn’t do as much. However, Jackson sometimes tries to overcomplicate things in the build-up. A simple one-two can be more effective, like the goal he scored against West Ham. When he learns to simplify his game, he’ll unlock his full potential.”Hasselbaink’s praise follows Jackson’s recent brace in Chelsea’s 3-0 win over West Ham, as well as his goals in the 6-2 victory over Wolves and a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace. Jackson’s impressive form suggests he is on the path to becoming one of the world’s elite strikers.
