Shaky Bayern debut: Eberl expects more from Nicolas Jackson | OneFootball

The Deadline-Day transfer Nicolas Jackson has not yet arrived at FC Bayern. While Harry Kane continues to score goals like on a conveyor belt, the 24-year-old is still looking for his role in Vincent Kompany's system. Sporting director Max Eberl takes the newcomer to task - and at the same time calls for patience.

Jackson transferred on the last day of the summer transfer window from FC Chelsea to Munich. After signing the contract, he immediately traveled to the national team, only then did he join team training. His previous appearances have been inconspicuous: one half against HSV, a short appearance against FC Chelsea, most recently the first hour from the start in the 4:1 victory in Hoffenheim.

But it was precisely there that it became clear, that the offensive player still lacks connection to the game. 15 ball contacts, five successful passes out of seven attempts, and two won duels in an hour of playing time are sobering values for a striker who is supposed to invigorate Munich's offensive game. Visually, Jackson often appeared isolated and without clear coordination with his teammates.

Eberl demands commitment

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Max Eberl evaluates the start soberly. "The time is relatively short, you can tell that the connection is still missing," the Bayern sporting director explained after the match in Sinsheim. At the same time, he made clear what expectations are tied to the striker: "We always expect readiness, which he also showed. He also expects more from himself. I believe there is still more possible."

However, they want to avoid a hasty judgment. Coach Vincent Kompany tested Jackson in Hoffenheim as a central striker, while Kane moved back to the ten - a tactical experiment that could be seen more often in the future. Whether Jackson is permanently intended for this role, however, remains open.

The upcoming matches against Werder Bremen, Pafos, and Eintracht Frankfurt should open up further chances for Jackson. For the Senegalese, it is now time to turn the words of his sporting director into action.

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