According to a report by Football.london, Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has learned his fate following an incident during the team's 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest. The game, held at Stamford Bridge, saw a tense moment when Jackson appeared to get involved in an altercation that resulted in a charge from the FA for both clubs.Watch live soccer online
Jackson's involvement in the fracas came late in the match when a confrontation broke out between players from both teams after Neco Williams shoved Marc Cucurella. Amidst the chaos, Jackson was seen swiping at Forest player Morato's face, which prompted a review by VAR. After careful consideration, the VAR determined that the action did not meet the threshold for violent conduct, and Jackson would not face a ban as a result.
This decision came as a relief to Chelsea, as the FA confirmed that Jackson would not face retrospective punishment. However, Chelsea still faces a potential fine for failing to control their players during the incident. The FA's official statement on the matter said, "It is alleged that both clubs failed to ensure their players didn’t behave in an improper and/or provocative way around the 88th minute."
Chelsea's manager, Enzo Maresca, was asked about the altercation and the FA's charge, but he downplayed concerns over the team's discipline. He expressed satisfaction with his players' fighting spirit, saying, “For sure, there are things that we can control and do better, and probably this is one of the things. But the way they are fighting together, the way they are doing things together, I’m very happy."
The game itself was an intense contest, with Forest taking the lead early in the second half through Chris Wood. Chelsea equalized thanks to a goal from Noni Madueke, ensuring a share of the points. However, the heated altercation overshadowed much of the match's final moments.
With Jackson now free from the risk of suspension, Chelsea can focus on their upcoming fixture. The Blues return to action after the international break with a challenging game against Liverpool on Sunday, October 20, with kick-off scheduled for 4:30 p.m.
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