by Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson discovered his punishment for his red card in 3-1 defeat against Flamengo during the club World Cup.
Jackson was only on the ground for four minutes in the second half when he was sent for a bad challenge of nails on Ayrton Lucas.
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This is the second red card of the Senegal International in his last four games in all the competitions that have left the former Blues midfielder Mikel John Obi, with disbelief.
Speaking on Dazn after the match, Mikel said: “It’s incredible, incredible. A stupid, stupid and stupid error. I don’t know what is going on.
“He did that in the [Premier] League match in Newcastle, a very important game where we have to win to qualify for the Champions League [which Chelsea lost]. He obtained a red card, and now he started it again. You cannot continue to make mistakes. “”
The 24 -year -old has received an automatic suspension from a match, excluding him from the final group clash against Tunis Sports Esperance.
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However, the FIFA disciplinary committee examined the incident and judged it serious and extended the ban.
“The FIFA disciplinary committee imposed the following sanction on the Chelsea player, Nicolas Jackson, who was sent following a direct red card during the World Cup of the World Cup 2025 between his team and CR Flamengo …”, said FIFA in a statement.
“(A) suspension of 2 games for violation under article 14 paragraph 1 e) of the FIFA disciplinary code. This decision is final and restrictive and cannot be invoked.”
Thus, following a prolonged ban on two games, Jackson will also miss the Chelsea potential draw at the end of 16 if they advance. This means that it will only appear in the Club World Cup again if the blues reach the quarter -final.
Nicolas Jackson was sent against Flamengo (AP)
Jackson apologized for his actions on social networks after the match.
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He wrote: “I mean sorry. At the club, the staff, my teammates and all the fans who look, I let you down.
“Another red card and honestly, I am so angry with myself. I work hard every day to help the team not put us in this kind of situation.
“I still don’t completely understand how it happened. But one thing is clear: it was not intentional. Just a moment of football that happened in the wrong direction. No excuses. I take full responsibility.
“I’m going to think, I’m going to grow, and I will come back stronger for the badge and for all those who believe in me. Sorry. Sorry. Sorry.
Additional report by Reuters.
