In the Sky Sports program, Arsenal legend Merson talked about Chelsea's decision to let Jackson leave the team this summer. He said that now this decision is beginning to backfire on the Blues.

Merson said this: "I think the decision to let Jackson leave is now starting to backfire on Chelsea. Giu did not perform well against Sunderland. He only touched the ball nine or ten times in a game, which is not enough for a dominant team."

"Joao Pedro did not train much because of injury. This makes Chelsea's front line stretched, and I think it also shows that Chelsea's lineup is not as good as everyone thinks."