Chelsea s two strikers were abandoned, Maresca publicly stated that he hoped the two would leave the team as soon as possible

On August 22, Chelsea coach Maresca confirmed that forwards Nikola Jackson and Christopher Nkunku have been excluded from the team plan. Although they train with the first team, they missed the roster. Maresca made it clear that he hoped the players would find their new owner before the transfer window closed.

Nkunku's departure was expected, and the French striker has not yet stood firm in the main position for two years. Senegal international Jackson lost his living space due to the joining of club new players Liam Delapp and Joao Pedro. It is worth noting that unlike other players listed on the "cleaning list" (including Sterling, Chilwell, etc.), these two forwards are still involved in the first team training.

Maresca admitted at the pre-match press conference: "Jackson has the conditions to play, but will not be on the roster against West Ham United. We already have two players in this position, and the transfer window may change before closing. The same is true for Nkunku. " Although the players are still training with the team, the coach hinted that if they stay in the team, they will face extremely limited playing time.

"If they eventually stay in the team, they will still belong to the team system. If they leave the team, it means that a solution has been found. Whether for the personal development of players or the construction of the club, leaving the team is a more ideal choice. " Maresca emphasized so much.

The two players are currently not short of suitors. Nkunku may return to the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig both expressed interest, and Serie A Inter Milan is also paying close attention. Although Jackson is favored by Bayern, he is more likely to stay in the Premier League, Aston Villa is in the lead position, and Newcastle United also listed it as a signing target.