Still in the early stages of his professional career, Jackson has had to adjust to a new club, a new country, and a new league during a transitional phase for the team. Yet the 22-year-old, who joined from Villarreal in the summer, has still struck eight goals in all competitions.

Jackson has received external criticism for some of his performances, with many leaning on the big chances he has not taken. Yet Pochettino pointed to his display against Crystal Palace on Wednesday as an example of what he can offer the side even when he doesn’t put the ball in the net.

‘He was really good,’ the head coach assessed. ‘He missed the chance to score but the way he worked for the team, ran and pressed, everything was amazing.

‘I think we are putting too much focus on him. We need to give him time, believe in him, and it was really nice that the fans, in the moment he missed the chance, were very supportive. I appreciate the fans that support him and the team.’

It is easy to draw comparisons between Jackson and previous Chelsea strikers. What is harder to do is recognise the differing circumstances in which they came to these shores. It is a point Pochettino is keen to stress.

'Jackson has scored goals this season, and if we look at attacking players in the past who arrived in England from a different club, they have not always performed in their first season.

‘But after a few months, some want Jackson to score goals like (Didier) Drogba or (Jimmy Floyd) Hasselbaink – or someone like Diego Costa, who came to Chelsea with different experience.

‘You need to see the background of the player,' added Pochettino. 'He is young, came from Spain having not played too much, and is a very good prospect with amazing potential. Only with time will he be more relaxed and calm.

‘But we’re at Chelsea, it’s not the same as playing at a different club. The pressure when you touch the ball…it’s to do something fantastic. But little by little we are going to be more consistent, grow, and be more mature.’