Former Chelsea and Nigerian international, Mikel Obi, has responded to criticism from Chelsea striker Nicholas Jackson with a sharp retort, saying “Keep scoring and I’ll shut up.”
This statement, made on his podcast, The Obi One, is likely to fuel the ongoing debate between the two.
The tension between Obi and Jackson began when Obi criticized Jackson’s goal-scoring ability during Chelsea’s 2-0 loss to Manchester City last weekend. Obi had said, “We created chances, we haven’t taken them. And just an example of how Jackson finishes.”
Jackson responded to Obi’s criticism with a fiery Instagram post, saying “Mikel Obi, shut your mouth, don’t talk sh*t, we are killing ourselves for Africa.” This response made it clear that Jackson would not take Obi’s criticism lying down.
The exchange between Obi and Jackson has sparked a heated debate, with fans and pundits weighing in on the issue. Obi’s latest statement is likely to add fuel to the fire, and it remains to be seen how Jackson will respond.
Mikel Obi’s podcast, The Obi One, has become a platform for him to share his opinions on football and life. However, his comments have sometimes sparked controversy, as seen in this latest exchange with Nicholas Jackson.
