They are finally coming together for the Blues as they went on another rampage against West Ham in the Premier League.

All those who had away tickets from the secondary marketplace were overjoyed to see Nicolas Jackson’s marvels as they completed a 3-0 win against West Ham.

The last few games also revealed the talent within the team and that manager Enzo Maresca’s plans are finally working in sync.

It also shows that the players are getting together to bring wins to Chelsea, and they’ve been the most improved team in the last three weeks.

Nicolas Jackson stands out as a key prospect for many of the youngsters.

A lot of Potentials for Nicolas Jackson

When Nicolas Jackson was signed and further extended his contract until 2033, fans who regularly attended Chelsea games with tickets from the secondary marketplace voiced their concerns about the move.

His returns in his debut season at Stamford Bridge after his £32m move from Villarreal in June 2023 were solid rather than stellar, as he netted 14 goals in 35 Premier League games.

However, the 23-year-old striker’s performance, as Chelsea emphatically brushed West Ham aside at the London Stadium, shows that the club’s faith in him looks good.

A nine-year contract underlines a belief at Stamford Bridge that he could lead the line for years to come.

Certainly, something has stirred in Jackson at the start of the 2024-25 campaign.

And it is looking good for Chelsea.

Fans of tickets from the secondary marketplace are delighted.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca immediately made a salient point when asked about Jackson’s display against the Hammers.

“We are completely 100% happy with Nicolas,” he said.

“He is working hard since I arrived, he’s very good on the ball regarding numbers. We are very happy.”

The numbers Maresca refers to certainly compare favorably to last season for the Senegal international – albeit with the caveat that this campaign is still in its infancy.

This season, Jackson is averaging 0.98 goals per game compared to 0.45 in 2023-24, while his average xG (expected goals) so far is 0.81 versus 0.60.

He also has more shots – 2.0 v 1.3 – five games into the 2024-25 season than in his previous campaign for the Blues.

In terms of big chances scored (1.0 v 0.4) and missed (0.5 v 0.8), Jackson’s numbers appear to show a more clinical edge to his game

Jackson has contributed 23 goals in his last 29 Premier League starts for Chelsea (16 goals, seven assists), including 11 goals in his last 10 starts (eight goals, three assists).

After the win, he said his confidence was “growing higher” with his teammates and that “they have confidence” in him.

Since the start of 2023-24, Jackson and Chelsea team-mate Cole Palmer have combined for 10 Premier League goals – at least two more than any other duo in the English top flight.

The fans with Chelsea tickets from the secondary marketplace will always reminisce about Cole Palmer’s heroics last season. Now, he has a new partner to team up with.

“Everybody knows he (Jackson) is a top player. The Chelsea fans and players rate him highly – we know what he is capable of,” Palmer told TNT Sports.

Equally optimistically for Chelsea fans was the early signs of a rapport on the pitch between Jackson and new signing Jadon Sancho, who combined well for the first goal against the Hammers.

However, his second goal caught the eye of former Chelsea striker Demba Ba, who said on X that Jackson gave a “masterclass on creating space.”

“How he gets the defender out of position and gets in there is top level,” added compatriot Ba. “Even better than the finishing itself.”

Former Chelsea and West Ham midfielder Joe Cole said Jackson was still “learning his trade” as a “younger man and a young player” after he compared his start at Stamford Bridge to one of the club’s legendary Premier League players.

Return Date for Romeo Lavia Coming Closer

Chelsea star Romeo Lavia has hinted he is edging closer to a return from the hamstring injury that has kept him out for the last four weeks. Following a £53million move from Southampton in 2023, the Belgium international saw his debut campaign at Stamford Bridge riddled with injury.

These issues have continued into the 2024/25 season.

Despite completing a full pre-season and starting the Premier League opener against Manchester City, Lavia picked up a new injury in late August.

Blues boss Enzo Maresca initially described the muscular problem as “nothing serious” and then hinted he could be back involved against Bournemouth.

When asked for an update on his recovery before the trip to Vitality Stadium, Maresca said, “Romeo looks like [he’s] very close. Hopefully for the next game.” However, he did not feature on the south coast. Though Chelsea were missing four senior midfielders, with Renato Veiga forced to play in midfield, they still picked up three points, with Christopher Nkunku grabbing the winner.

Given Maresca’s comments, the 20-year-old was expected to make the bench for West Ham; however, he was again absent. Nonetheless, Chelsea secured another away victory, with Moises Caicedo delivering an expert midfield performance.

After missing the Bournemouth win, Enzo Fernandez and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall were back involved, and Lavia could soon join them to give Maresca several midfield options. In his Instagram story, Lavia posted a picture of himself training at Cobham with a timer emoji suggesting he is nearing a return.

Given the length of his injury lay-off, being named in the starting XI seems unlikely, but an involvement in the matchday squad is certainly possible.

Other Stars Missing Out

Other than Lavia, the manager and the fans with tickets from the secondary marketplace are observing a few other stars, hoping they will return soon.

Otherwise, James remains absent, with Wesley Fofana having to play a right-back role against West Ham. James is yet to feature this season after picking up another injury while serving a three-match suspension, but he is working hard towards a return.

A return date for either full-back is unclear, with Maresca remaining coy on Gusto before delving into James’ rehabilitation process.