‘I’m nobody’ – Jackson talks about Didier Drogba comparisons

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A lot is expected from new Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson.

The young Senegalese striker has shown lots of promise, but has also missed some glaring chances as well.

The 22-year-old has been compared with Chelsea legend Didier Drogba – but it’s a comparison that Jackson isn’t ready for at the moment.

“Drogba is a legend; I am nobody here,” Nicolas Jackson told the official club website when asked about the comparison with the Chelsea legend.

“I’ve just started, so let’s wait. When I finish with football, then people can talk.”

Jackson believes his transition to the Premier League has been smooth, and expects to be successful with the Chelsea team.

“I didn’t think it would be hard coming here,” Jackson said.

“My English is good and the people here…it’s amazing. I’m happy. To go from Africa to Spain was more difficult, but I handled that.

“So it was perfect for me. It is an amazing group with the coach and my teammates. I hope we can do amazing things this year.”