'We are very happy with him' — Maresca praises Chelsea star after big performance against Leicester

'We are very happy with him' — Maresca praises Chelsea star after big performance against Leicester

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 17:53 - 23.11.2024

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has singled out one player for special praise after the Blues 2-1 win over Leicester City.

Chelsea's fine season continued as the Blues overcame a late push from Leicester to win 2-1 and take all three points.

Manager Enzo Maresca took time out to heap praise on striker Nicolas Jackson following his well-taken goal and all-round impressive performance.

Jackson's all-action display caught Maresca's attention, and the Chelsea boss is delighted with the Senegal international's progress.

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Enzo Maresca's Chelsea secured maximum points against old club Leicester City (Credit: Imago)

Maresca praises Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson

Nicolas Jackson celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Leicester City on November 23, 2024 (Credit: Imago)

"For me, he is doing very well. I have said many times, since we started, he has been working hard on the ball and off the ball.

"He is making an effort to understand the way we want to play," Maresca said.

Maresca is particularly impressed with Jackson's work rate off the ball, highlighting his pressing as a key aspect of his game.

"We are very happy with the way Nico is playing on the ball but especially in the way he is playing off the ball – the way he is pressing.

"At this moment, we are very happy and we are sure he is going to get better game after game," Maresca added.

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