Chelsea are suddenly in deep trouble with their center forward position after a scan revealed Nicolas Jackson's hamstring injury is more severe than originally thought.The Telegraph's, Matt Law reported yesterday that Jackson's hamstring injury suffered in Chelsea's 2–1 win against West Ham United could sideline him until after March's international break.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says striker Nicolas Jackson has been ruled out for up to two months because of a hamstring injury.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed Nicolas Jackson will be sidelined until April with a hamstring injury.

Chelsea could be without Nicolas Jackson for up to two months after scans confirmed the extent of his hamstring injury.

Chelsea have been hit by a significant blow after striker Nicolas Jackson was ruled out until after the international break at the end of March.

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Speaking ahead of the Brighton game, Maresca admitted the Belgian had “a long way to go” before returning. Wesley Fofana suffered a hamstring injury during Chelsea’s clash with Aston Villa in December. Maresca had previously hinted the defender could miss the rest of the season, though the Blues hope he could return before then.