Enzo Maresca has confirmed his thoughts on whether Chelsea need to sign a new striker amid Nicolas Jackson's recent woes.

Former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel has accused Nicolas Jackson of not scoring enough after the forward drew another blank in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace. The Blues’ lack of composure in the final third saw Enzo Maresca ’s side drop more crucial points in the Premier League.

Chelsea, who host Wolves on Monday night, have been linked with January moves for a whole host of strikers — speculation which Maresca deemed a “disaster” on Friday — but the club are hopeful that Jackson will become more clinical if given time.