Fears for Chelsea star's future after Enzo Maresca's bold team news call in Club World Cup clash vs Fluminense
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John Obiu Mikel raised doubt about Nicolas Jackson's future
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Nicolas Jackson was overlooked against Fluminense
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Enzo Maresca started Joao Pedro instead of Jackson
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Pedro scored twice on his first start for the club
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And those two have been preferred by Maresca at the Club World Cup, with Jackson playing just 68 minutes across two matches at the tournament.
Jackson, 24, was left out of the starting line-up for Chelsea's semi-final clash against Fluminense.
Former Blue John Obi Mikel feels that is a worrying sign for the
striker
, and he believes Maresca is sending a message to the striker.
He said on DAZN: 'I think that sends a massive message to Jackson.'
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Fans are in agreement with Mikel, suggesting Jackson needs to prove himself now he has competition to be the starting striker.
One reacted saying: "A huge message, he's had two full seasons given to him. It's time to improve or get out."
Another added: "Let him fight for the position as simple as that."
And a third wrote: "I think it's obvious that Jackson is probably leaving this summer."
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To make matters worse for Jackson his replacement Pedro, took just 18 minutes to score on his first start for the club.
The Brazilian produced a curling strike which found the top corner, though he did not celebrate because it
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He added a second just before the hour mark, firing a thunderous shot in off the crossbar.
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