Having arrived at Chelsea this summer, Nicolas Jackson went through a difficult period before getting back on track. Scorer of a goal in Chelsea's 4-4 draw with Manchester City, the Senegalese striker also scored a hat-trick against Tottenham (1-4). The first hat-trick of his career, he celebrated like his idol Cristiano Ronaldo.
"When I was young, I loved Cristiano Ronaldo. I had his name on a jersey that I always wore.Not a real jersey, because they're expensive, so you don't buy them. But I had a jersey on which I wrote 7, Ronaldo with a pen. I made it myself when I was a kid. I always celebrated him, even when I was at Villarreal. So when I scored the hat-trick, I had to do it (...) It was the first hat-trick of my career. It was very special," said the Chelsea striker in an interview with The Telegraph.
EXCL INTERVIEW: Nicolas Jackson shares his unique story and photographs. Chelsea striker on:
- Playing barefoot until 16
- His debt to his mother
- Ronaldo and ‘siuuu’ celebration
- His apology to the fan who shouted at him #cfchttps://t.co/CclNedPDoM— Matt Law (@Matt_Law_DT) November 24, 2023
