Nicolas Jackson’s playing time at Bayern Munich worries legendary former midfielder Lothar Matthaus, who says the Chelsea loanee appears “out of place” among more well-known players like Michael Olise and Harry Kane.
The Senegal international has had difficulty making an impression at the Allianz Arena, scoring just twice in ten games.
Jackson had a difficult summer, almost going on loan to Bayern Munich before Chelsea abruptly canceled the deal. Shortly after, the move was resurrected.
In the end, he signed a season-long loan agreement with the defending Bundesliga champions, for which the Blues were paid €16.5 million (£14.5 million).
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At the conclusion of the season, the contract offers a €65 million (£56 million) buy option.
Jackson Gets Limited Opportunity At Bayern
Speaking on the BILD podcast ‘Bayern Insider’, Matthaus said: “He gets little playing time and when he has played, he still seems a bit out of place.
“With Olise, Kane, [Luis] Diaz, [Joshua] Kimmich, [Aleksandar] Pavlovic, the ball moves well. With him, it always gets a little stuck, or rather, his passing isn’t quite sharp enough yet.
“He’s still a young player, he had a good goalscoring record at Chelsea. He needs playing time. If he only ever comes on for a few minutes, it will be difficult for him to be confident.
“The problem at Bayern Munich now is: if [Jamal] Musiala returns – a player who has a regular starting place up front – then Jackson’s playing time could decrease even further. You never know what will happen.
“They signed him because they know he’s capable. He might not be the perfect fit for Bayern’s style of play with its quick, short passes. But he has the ability to contribute with his physical presence, his speed, and his finishing ability.”
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