Chelsea: Nicolas Jackson issues public statement after Club World Cup red card | OneFootball

The striker was shown a red card just four minutes after coming on

Apology: Nicolas Jackson

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Jackson, who was sent off against Newcastle in their third-last Premier League match, was brought on after after the hour mark with the scores level. Flamengo scored a second just one minute later and, three minutes after that Jackson raked his studs down the shin of Lucas Ayrton and was immediately dismissed.

Wallace Yan scored Flamengo’s third in a resounding display from the Brazilian giants, leaving the Blues needing a result against ES Tunis in their final Club World Cup group game.

The striker has now apologised. The statement read: “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.”