Nicolas Jackson banned for rest of season after sending off

Football
11 May 2025 • 9:07 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson will miss the rest of the Premier League season due to a red card for violent conduct against Newcastle.
  • Jackson was sent off after catching defender Sven Botman with his elbow, initially receiving a yellow card that was upgraded to red after a VAR review.
  • The three-match ban will see Jackson miss crucial games against Manchester United and Nottingham Forest, impacting chelsea's Champions League qualification hopes.
  • The red card significantly hampered chelsea, who were already trailing 1-0 after an early goal by Sandro Tonali.
  • Jackson will be available for the Europa Conference League final against Real Betis.

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