Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is preparing to make his way back to England following Senegal’s elimination from the African Cup of Nations. Senegal, the defending champions, faced a heartbreaking penalty shoot-out defeat against Ivory Coast, concluding their aspirations of retaining the title.

Despite initially leading with Habib Diallo’s early goal, Senegal found themselves unable to secure a victory, resulting in extra time and, eventually, Ivory Coast emerging as 5-4 winners in the shoot-out. The pivotal penalty miss from Nottingham Forest defender Moussa Niakhate sealed Senegal’s fate.

Nicolas Jackson, who missed Chelsea’s last five games, is now poised to return and contribute to Mauricio Pochettino’s attacking options. His absence during the tournament was notable, and his return will bolster Chelsea’s forward line.

Although it might be too early for him to feature in the upcoming Liverpool game, the Premier League clash with Wolves on Sunday presents an opportunity for his return to competitive action.

Chelsea fans eagerly await Jackson’s comeback and anticipate his impact in the team’s pursuit of success in domestic competitions.