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'I'm so angry at myself' - Nicolas Jackson issues grovelling apology after second recent costly red card in Chelsea's shock Club World Cup defeat to Flamengo

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<p>Jackson saw red against the Brazilian side for a reckless studs-up challenge on Ayrton Lucas just minutes after being introduced as a substitute <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/chelsea-player-ratings-vs-flamengo-nicolas-jackson-brazilian-side-robert-sanchez/blt90a4ac1dab79dc42" target="_blank">during Chelsea's 3-1 defeat</a>. The Senegalese striker took to social media to apologise for his actions after the final whistle, stating he is "angry" with himself and taking full responsibility for his actions.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Jackson entered the field on his 24th birthday to replace Liam Delap, who completed a move to Stamford Bridge <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/liam-delap-chelsea-blues-striker-backs-himself-to-thrive-off-competition-nicolas-jackson/bltcbe7e389903e0562" target="_blank">to compete with the Senegalese for the Blues' number nine spot earlier in June.</a> Jackson's actions have done little to help his case, as Delap may look to stake a claim for the role in his absence - not only in Chelsea's upcoming Club World Cup matches, but also on the opening day of the new Premier League season in August.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/chelsea-told-sell-petulant-nicolas-jackson-inexcusable-red-card-newcastle-champions-league-hopes/blt454ea3788e09d64a" target="_blank"> Jackson was sent off for violent conduct at Newcastle United in May</a>, and is yet to complete his league suspension.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">68' You can’t script this.<br>Nicolas Jackson subbed on… and sent off 4 minutes later 🟥😱<br><br>Watch the <a href="https://twitter.com/FIFACWC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FIFACWC</a> | June 14 - July 13 | Every Game | Free | <a href="https://t.co/i0K4eUtwwb">https://t.co/i0K4eUtwwb</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FIFACWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FIFACWC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TakeItToTheWorld?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TakeItToTheWorld</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FLACHE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FLACHE</a> <a href="https://t.co/4hvEGYxPRQ">pic.twitter.com/4hvEGYxPRQ</a></p>— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/DAZNFootball/status/1936146591380902241?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p><a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1936177800387399890" target="_blank">Jackson said:</a> "I want to say sorry. To the club, the staff, my teammates, and all the fans watching, I let you down. Another red card and honestly, I'm so angry at myself. I work hard every day to help the team not to put us in this kind of situation. I still don't fully understand how it happened. But one thing is clear: it wasn't intentional. Just a football moment that went the wrong way. No excuses. I take full responsibility. I'll reflect, I'll grow, and I'll come back stronger for the badge and for everyone who believes in me. Sorry. Sorry. Sorry."</p><div data-name="DAZN" class="affiliate-button-container theme-1"><div class="affiliate-button"><img height="40" width="72" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/bltcc7a7ffd2fbf71f5/blt2a657c326f3152f3/65709dfdfcc91a04075bd960/DAZN.png" class="logo" style="width: 72px; height: 40px;"><span class="affiliate-text">Watch every FIFA Club World Cup game free on DAZN</span></div><a href="https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100lfsPh/destination:https://www.dazn.com/welcome/fifa-club-world-cup" target="_blank" class="affiliate-button-link">Stream now</a></div>

WHAT JACKSON SAID

<p>Jackson will have to sit out Chelsea's final group game against ES Tunis on Wednesday, and he will have time for more soul searching during what now looks set to be a must-win game. After two red cards in just four appearances, the 24-year-old is right to ask himself how this happened and will hope to learn from this and avoid similar costly mistakes in the future.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR JACKSON AND CHELSEA?

'I'm so angry at myself' - Nicolas Jackson issues grovelling apology after second recent costly red card in Chelsea's shock Club World Cup defeat to Flamengo | Goal.com

Nicolas Jackson has released a statement on social media apologising to Chelsea fans after the striker was sent off against Flamengo.

&apos;I&apos;m so angry at myself&apos; - Nicolas Jackson issues grovelling apology after second recent costly red card in Chelsea&apos;s shock Club World Cup defeat to Flamengo

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