Nicolas Jackson has hit back at his critics over the way his debut season at Chelsea has panned out so far.

The 22-year-old has scored seven goals for the Blues, with almost half the season already gone. His latest goal came in the 2-0 Premier League win against Sheffield United on Saturday.

When asked to rate his first season in England, the striker said: “It is OK, it is not what I was going for, though it is my first season, so I am happy, although everybody is talking s***, I am very happy. I don’t care what people say.

“It is just people who don’t know about football. I will just continue to play more games and score more goals for the team.

“I should have scored more because I have missed some chances. The Premier League is different from La Liga, where I came from. I am trying to adapt myself.

“It is not an excuse. I am trying to continue to work harder and listen to people. Not the people who do not know football, I listen to the coach that knows more football and try to improve myself.”