Jackson could miss five Premier League matches in Chelsea Man City nightmareChelsea’s Nicolas Jackson may miss up to five Premier League games due to the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations. The Senegal striker’s absence, from December 21 to January 18, affects key matches against Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Manchester City, Fulham, and Brentford. New signing Liam Delap and potentially Hugo Ekitike provide cover for Chelsea.