Nicolas Jackson: Chelsea Star Rocks Hakuna Matata Shirt Amid Mikel Row

Nicolas Jackson: Chelsea Star Rocks Hakuna Matata Shirt Amid Mikel Row

  • Nicolas Jackson dazzled in a Hakuna Matata shirt during a mock London Fashion Week at Chelsea's training ground
  • Jackson has endured a mixed start to the season with his row with John Obi-Mikel hogging most headlines
  • Chelsea players turned up in slick outfits ahead of their early Saturday Premier League match against West Ham

Nicolas Jackson stepped out for the London Fashion Week Chelsea edition, donning a colourful Hakuna Matata shirt.

Jackson has been in the news lately with Chelsea registering a mixed start to the new season that is four games old.

Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea, Hakuna Matata
Nicolas Jackson poses after extending his Chelsea contract. Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC.
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Chelsea under Enzo Maresca

The forward is under his second manager in West London in as many years after Enzo Maresca took over from Mauricio Pochettino in the summer.

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The Blues are currently on seven points in eighth place after winning twice, drawing once and losing once. They also qualified for the League Phase of the Conference League after dispatching Servette, albeit unconvincingly. They play West Ham next.

How many goals has Jackson scored this season?

Jackson has continued as Chelsea's main man upfront, chipping in with two goals and an assist so far. The former Villareal man recently extended his stay with Chelsea until 2033.

What does Hakuna Matata mean?

The 23-year-old wore a Hakuna Matata shirt during a Cobham edition of the famous London fashion week. Hakuna Matata is a Swahili word which means 'no worries'.

It went viral after it was used in the famous global movie The Lion King, written by Elton John.

@georgewillaims said,

"I have forgiven him for all his missed chances because of this drip,"

@optimisticJeff said,

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"Kenyan outfit on point."

Obi-Mikel targets Jackson again

Amidst all this, Jackson has been involved in a tiff with former Chelsea player John Obi-Mikel. Mikel clapped back at Jackson again advising Maresca to ditch the Senegal forward.

The retired Nigerian international wants the Chelsea coach to try out Christopher Nkunku as the club's number 9.

Nkunku, who has had problems with fitness issues since joining Chelsea, came off the bench to good effect against Bournemouth to score a late winner.

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