Tearful Nicolas Jackson Spotted Despite Chelsea’s Comeback Win Over Tottenham

• Chelsea won their fourth straight Premier League game on Sunday after defeating Tottenham Hotspur 4-3
• Cole Palmer was the star of the show, but in-form striker Nicolas Jackson produced an underwhelming performance
• The Senegal striker was visibly emotional after he was taken off and was in tears on the bench

Chelsea defeated Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday in a breathtaking Premier League encounter.

The Blues went 2-0 down but mounted an incredible comeback to beat their London rivals 4-3.

Cole Palmer was on fire, but his teammate Nicolas Jackson failed to leave a mark in the game.

Emotional Jackson spotted on the bench

The Senegal international was expected to score against Tottenham and perhaps repeat last season's performance, in which he bagged a hat-trick.

He went into the Tottenham game after he was rested against Southampton. However, it wasn't his day.

Chelsea conceded twice in the first 11 minutes but pulled one back minutes later as the half ended 2-1. Two goals from Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez in the second half sealed the win. The win leaves the Blues second in the league with 31 points, four off leaders Liverpool.

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Jackosn was taken off in the 76th minute for Christopher Nkunku, and he was visibly upset. He went and sat straight on the bench, covering his face and looking down.

At full-time, the Chelsea boss went over to embrace Jackson as players applauded the fans, per Football London.

The Senegalese has bagged eight Premier League goals in 14 appearances, per Transfermarkt.

Palmer shines in Chelsea’s thrilling comeback

Briefly News earlier reported that Enzo Maresca lauded Cole Palmer’s remarkable performance in Chelsea’s dramatic 4-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.

The England international showcased his composure with two expertly taken penalties, playing a key role in overturning an early two-goal deficit. Palmer’s brilliance secured all three points for Chelsea in a pulsating seven-goal thriller at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Chelsea’s victory overshadowed by suspension blow

Briefly News also reported that Chelsea staged an impressive comeback to secure a thrilling win against Tottenham Hotspur on December 8 at their rival’s home ground.

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However, the victory came at a cost as Neto received his fifth yellow card of the season for a foul on Destiny Udogie. Under Premier League rules, this triggers a one-game suspension for players accumulating five yellow cards in the first 19 matches.

Source: TUKO.co.ke