Essien: 'Jackson should ignore the criticism'
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Ex-Chelsea star Michael Essien has urged Nicolas Jackson to ignore criticism from former players and focus on doing well for the London-based giants.
Jackson previously came under fire from former Chelsea midfielder Jon Obi Mikel, who questioned the Senegalese star's finishing ability.
In response to Obi Mikel, Jackson enjoyed a bright start to the 2024/25 Premier League campaign where he managed to net four goals in five games played so far.
Reflecting on Jackson and Obi Mikel's verbal sparring session, Essien believes that ex-footballers are entitled to their own opinion.
"For me, I would just ignore it," Essien told JoyNews, as per Ghanaweb.
"Everyone has their own opinion, but it's nothing personal. Sometimes, when the criticism comes from an ex-player, it hurts the players even more, so they react.
"But at the end of the day, it's nothing personal. They just have to take it easy, concentrate on their football, and enjoy the moment because football goes quickly.
"You just have to enjoy it."
