Daniel Sturridge was impressed by Nicolas Jackson in Chelsea's defeat at Liverpool.
The former Liverpool and Chelsea striker says criticism of the Blues forward has been unfair.
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He said: "Nicolas Jackson is pivotal to the system.
'He's good at going into the false nine position. It was a fantastic finish, calm in front of goal.
"I am analysing him on open play. I'm not analysing him on statistics, I don't think he's devastating in front of goal, but I think he has what it takes to get there.
"When you're playing in the spotlight at any top club you are judged because of likes of Drogba, Anelka and Crespo - you're judging him compared to those world-class strikers. I think we have been a bit too critical. "