John Obi Mikel tells one Chelsea ace to “have a look at himself” following Flamengo defeat | OneFootball

John Obi Mikel has insisted Nicolas Jackson needs to “have a look at himself” following Chelsea’s defeat against Flamengo in the Club World Cup.

The Blues suffered a damaging 3-1 defeat against their Brazilian counterparts despite leading 1-0 at half time through a Pedro Neto goal.

However, Chelsea fell apart in six calamitous second half minutes where they conceded twice, and Jackson was sent off for a horror challenge just four minutes after coming on as a substitute.

Mikel offers Jackson words of advice

It wasn’t a good day for Jackson who was celebrating his 24th birthday and that red card was his second in his last five games.

The 24-year-old will serve a one game ban, although FIFA could decide to extend it should they feel the situation warrants it.

Jackson was sent off for the second time in his last five games. (Photo by Chris Lee/Chelsea FC)

Jackson issued a lengthy apology on Instagram after the game, but he’s now handed Liam Delap a huge opportunity to stake his claim as the number one striker going into next season.

The Senegal international is coming off the back of a difficult campaign where he managed just ten Premier League goals and questions have been asked about his future.

Jackson has been linked with a shock move to Manchester United, and Mikel has urged the striker to “have a look at himself.”

“Nicolas Jackson needs to have a look at himself and think where he wants his Chelsea career to go from here,” he told DAZN as cited on X.com.

“The manager has brought in a striker in Liam Delap, and now if the manager starts to doubt you, if he keeps making mistakes and letting his team-mates and the club down, then it is time for Delap to start the games.”

Chelsea looking for a versatile forward

Whilst question marks over Jackson’s future are likely to increase following his sending off, the Blues are in the market for a versatile forward.

Chelsea have been linked with Hugo Ekitike, Mohammed Kudus and Joao Pedro, but are yet to make an official move for any of them.

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Frankfurt are insisting on €100m for Ekitike, whilst West Ham are thought to be willing to accept less than Kudus’ £85m release clause.

Pedro is also attracting interest from Newcastle and it’s believed the Seagulls are looking for in the region of £60m for the Brazil international.