Chelsea Icon Drogba Offers Support to Racially Abused Star Jackson

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has extended his support to current Blues star Nicolas Jackson, who has been subjected to racial abuse on social media following Chelsea’s FA Cup semi-final defeat to Manchester City. Drogba urged Jackson to ignore the haters and keep working hard, while Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino condemned the abuse and vowed to take action against any involved season ticket holders or members. Despite a difficult debut season, Jackson has scored 13 goals and notched five assists. Pochettino acknowledged the challenges of being a public figure and emphasized the importance of ignoring anonymous online trolls. He believes Jackson has made significant progress and deserves patience as he adjusts to the demands of playing for Chelsea.

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