‘He’s Been A Bonus’ – Aston Villa Arrival Impresses Ex-England Star
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16-second readFormer England goalkeeper Rob Green praised Aston Villa's Nicolas Jackson, saying he has been a 'bonus' for the team this season under Unai Emery, due to his ability to drive the team forward and score goals. Jackson returned to the starting lineup against Fulham and scored, making it eight goals in 12 appearances since joining Aston Villa from Chelsea.
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Former England goalkeeper Rob Green praised Aston Villa's Nicolas Jackson, saying he has been a 'bonus' for the team this season under Unai Emery, due to his ability to drive the team forward and score goals. Jackson returned to the starting lineup against Fulham and scored, making it eight goals in 12 appearances since joining Aston Villa from Chelsea. Green's comments were reported by Inside Futbol. The striker's performance has been notable, with no other Aston Villa player matching his goal tally this season.
Jackson's impact at Aston Villa has been significant, with his eight goals in 12 appearances making him the top scorer for the team this season. Former Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert previously stated that Jackson is an upgrade over Ollie Watkins, who left for the Saudi Pro League. Jackson's form has also been praised by former Aston Villa player Andy Townsend, who noted an improvement in his performances since his time at Chelsea.
Aston Villa faces challenging matches against Barcelona and Manchester United before the international break, with Emery likely to rely on Jackson to continue his influence. Green's praise highlights Jackson's ability to drive the team forward and score goals, making him a valuable asset. Jackson's form will be crucial in these upcoming fixtures, as reported by Inside Futbol.
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Former England shot-stopper Rob Green has highlighted Aston Villa star Nicolas Jackson and feels his form has been a big bonus for the Villans this term. Premier League meeting with Fulham at Villa Park on Saturday night. The Senegal international once again proved decisive in the final third, getting on the scoresheet as Aston Villa were held to a 1-1 draw by the Cottagers. Add Inside Futbol as a preferred source on Google. Jackson’s latest goal brought his tally to eight from just 12 appearances since arriving from Chelsea over the summer.
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