The FA has reached a decision regarding a potential retrospective ban for Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson after footage surfaced showing the striker seemingly ‘slapping’ an opponent.
Chelsea, who had a promising start to the Premier League season, were held to a 1-1 draw by Nottingham Forest, leaving them in fourth place going into the international break.
Chris Wood scored first for the visitors, while Noni Madueke leveled for Chelsea before the hour mark. Forest’s James Ward-Prowse was later sent off in the 78th minute after receiving a second yellow card…Continue Reading
One of the game’s most dramatic moments occurred when Forest’s Nico Williams allegedly pushed Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella into coach Maresca, sparking a sideline brawl between the two teams.
During the tense match, six Chelsea players—Cucurella, Moises Caicedo, Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, Levi Colwill, and Wesley Fofana—were booked.
Both Cucurella and Fofana will miss Chelsea’s next game against Liverpool after receiving their fifth yellow card of the season.
Despite video footage appearing to show Jackson slapping Forest’s Morato, who came on as a late substitute for ex-Chelsea player Callum Hudson-Odoi, the FA has opted not to punish him further after reviewing the incident.
While both Chelsea and Nottingham Forest face FA charges for failing to control their players, Jackson will not face any retrospective action, meaning he will be available for Chelsea’s next match against Liverpool at Anfield.
Jackson has become a key player for Chelsea under Maresca, having developed his role last season with 14 goals.
The Senegalese striker has already netted four Premier League goals this season and is being favored over Christopher Nkunku.
