‘Out of his depth’… TalkSPORT pundit claims £32m player is nowhere near good enough for Chelsea

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Pundit Dean Saunders has claimed that there is one player starting for Chelsea right now that is simply not good enough to be playing for them.

He told TalkSPORT (28/12 6:37am) that he feels Nicolas Jackson is not to the level required for the Blues to continue to build at Stamford Bridge.

Jackson was given a start again last night against Crystal Palace, as the Blues returned to winning ways in the London derby.

However, it was another tough evening for the 22-year-old, who missed a huge chance in the second half and had a goal disallowed for offside.

The supporters made it clear that they were beginning to get a little fed up of their £32m summer signing, as he went another 90 minutes without a goal.

Saunders has now claimed that he does not think Jackson has the ability required to play for Chelsea.

Jackson ‘out of his depth’

After Jamie O’Hara said: “I have to say, I watched Chelsea play and they just annoy me.

“I thought Mudryk played all right last night but Jackson up front honestly. He misses five chances before he hits one!”

Saunders replied with: “He looks out of his depth, that’s why we’ve got four leagues.

“That’s why there are strikers playing in League Two and there’s Premier League strikers. He doesn’t look like he’s good enough to play for Chelsea.”

Appearances at striker have come on a regular basis due to him not yet being pushed out the team by Armando Broja.

With Christopher Nkunku now making his first start for the Blues, it remains to be seen whether Mauricio Pochettino looks to start him up front in order to accommodate a number of his other attacking players.

One player who will feel like he deserves a chance is Noni Madueke, who found the net late on last night.