Nicolas Jackson to miss the rest of the season after foul on Newcastle player
Chelsea who are chasing for top 4 and also top 6 finish, have faced Premier league winners last weekend and beat them by 3-1. This match which was arguably a dash of points from Liverpool to Chelsea has made Chelsea fans trust in their players after a great performance.
This weekend they've faced Newcastle United who are also in contention for the top 6. Before Half time, Newcastle United were leading by 1-0 against Chelsea and Nicolas Jackson received a red card after he made a foul on a Newcastle player.
This means, Jackson will now miss the rest of the season with Chelsea having no striker despite, Christopher Nkunku also injured. This top 6 has being made easy for the English clubs after Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will be playing in the 2024/25 Uefa Europa League final in Bilbao.
Nicolas Jackson saw red for this challenge after a VAR check.
Nicolas Jackson has now received more red and yellow cards in the Premier League this year than he has goal involvements. Chelsea who will be playing in the Uefa Conference League final against spanish side, Real Betis will have no other choice than to start Jackson in that final despite he missing big chances which has also led to chelsea defeats this season and previous seasons.
If Chelsea win the conference league final, they will have a place in the 2025/26 Uefa Europa League but if they qualify through the league phase, they will play champions league next season.
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