Clinton Morrison sums up Nicolas Jackson frustration as proven in Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest

Nicolas Jackson certainly tried his best to impact Aston Villa's game against Nottingham Forest.

Unai Emery's side fell to a frustrating 2-1 defeat at home to the Tricky Trees on Saturday afternoon.

As a result, Villa's search for their first Premier League win of the season goes on.

After scoring his first Villains goal against Club Brugge in the Champions League in midweek, Jackson retained his place in the starting XI for Forest.

Unfortunately for the Senegalese international, it was an afternoon at Villa Park that saw precious few chances created by the home side.

Games like this one can often see the centre-forwards put in anonymous displays, but Jackson wasn't, and he deserved so much more.

What part of Nicolas Jackson's game did Clinton Morrison pick out?

Ollie Watkins' exit this summer saw Aston Villa lose more than just goals from their forward line.

Watkins provided constant energy and movement between defenders up top, and always cut a sharp and focused figure.

As a result, it was always going to be key for Emery to bring in a striker who fits that same mould.

Speaking via Sky Sports News during the first half of Saturday's game, Clinton Morrison pinpointed Jackson's industry.

"It was brilliant play from Jackson. He wants to run in behind and he does ever so well," he said.

But why does this comment capture how frustrated both Jackson and Emery will be coming out of this Forest defeat?

Why Aston Villa comrades let Jackson down vs Forest

Emery decided to withdraw Jackson at half-time of Saturday's loss to Forest.

He was on a yellow card, but this was a decision that feels very harsh on the striker, as proven by his first-half numbers.

As per FotMob, he completed eight sprints in the opening 45 minutes, which was the most of any Villa player on the pitch.

On top of that, he also covered 146 metres sprinting, which again was the highest number of any Villa player in the first half.

Despite all this industry and his consistent attempts to get in behind and hurt the Forest defence, Jackson only took one touch in the opposition box.

He also wasn't able to put a single shot on goal and only attempted six passes during his time on the pitch.

Jackson wasn't in the game from a production standpoint, but his work rate and endeavour ensured that was far from his fault.