Fans spot classy gesture from Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson to Man City newbie Abdukodir Khusanov after horror debut
Fans spot classy gesture from Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson to Man City newbie Abdukodir Khusanov after horror debut
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NICOLAS JACKSON was seen making a classy gesture to rookie Abdukodir Khusanov following a horror start to his debut. The Chelsea forward was lining up against the newly-signed Manchester City defender. And the Blues star helped his side get off to the perfect start during Sunday's Etihad clash as he pounced on an error by Khusanov.
![[Nicolas Jackson consoling Abdukodir Khusanov.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/fan-spot-classy-gesture-chelsea-967002654.jpg?strip=all&w=900)
The 20-year-old, signed from Lens for a fee in the region of £34million, miscued his jump to clear an aerial ball after grappling with Jackson. As the ball bounced behind him he then ran back towards his goal and inexplicably tried to head it back to his goalkeeper, only for the header to be underhit.
![[Nicolas Jackson consoling Abdukodir Khusanov.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/fan-spot-classy-gesture-chelsea-967002665.jpg?strip=all&w=706)
This then allowed Jackson to nab the ball back before squaring it for Noni Madueke to put Chelsea ahead after just three minutes. Mere moments later Khusanov was involved in another flashpoint as he gave the ball away before clattering Cole Palmer outside the area and being given a yellow card as a result.
The Uzbek defender appeared to be quite emotional following his baptism of fire at the Etihad. During the free-kick, Jackson - who had his own struggles when initially arriving in England - was pictured attempting to comfort the defender. Fans picked up on the kind gesture on social media.
JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS. One fan said: "Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson tried to comfort Khusanov last night, this is such a lovely gesture.". A second said: "Well played to Jackson, understands this is a hard league and this lads got it stacked against him. He’ll do well I’m a fan of him already.".
