Overview

• Jackson was sent off in the 68th minute of Chelsea’s 3–1 Club World Cup defeat to Flamengo for a late, studs-up challenge on defender Lucas Ayrton, marking his second red card in under two months.
• He apologized to teammates and supporters on Instagram, accepting full responsibility and vowing to reflect and improve his discipline.
• Manager Enzo Maresca has insisted that Jackson’s dismissals will not alter his prospects at Stamford Bridge, even as club sources suggest Chelsea may consider offers due to persistent disciplinary concerns.
• Jackson’s red card incurs a minimum one-match suspension, ruling him out of Chelsea’s final group game against Esperance Sportive de Tunis.
• Liam Delap’s arrival has bolstered Chelsea’s attacking options, and reported interest from Juventus and Napoli fuels speculation over Jackson’s potential summer exit.