Bayern Munich: Nicolas Jackson, a loan deal that ultimately fell short? | OneFootball

Nicolas Jackson, a loan deal that ultimately fell short

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On loan from Chelsea to Bayern Munich, Nicolas Jackson is struggling to rediscover his striker's instinct in Germany. The main culprit? The limited role handed to him within the Bavarian squad.

The former Villarreal forward has netted just 5 goals and provided only one assist in 22 appearances across all competitions. Those numbers are well below expectations, but can be explained by his restricted game time-just 641 minutes on the pitch.

The Africa Cup of Nations champion is fully aware of his predicament and, according to SportBild, isn't hiding his frustration. The German daily reports that he is the only player in the squad openly expressing his dissatisfaction with his situation.

Used as a backup or an emergency option by Vincent Kompany, Nicolas Jackson is unlikely to stay in Bavaria. His purchase option won't be exercised, and he's set to return to London next summer.

The 24-year-old faces another turbulent summer, where he'll be looking for a fresh start to revive his career.