Yesterday, Nicolas Jackson had a tough game as Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw by Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge. The Senegal international struggled to find a clear opportunity in front of goal and was eventually substituted for Christopher Nkunku in the late stages of the match.
Despite this disappointing performance, Jackson has had a strong start to the season under the guidance of Enzo Maresca. However, his game was marred by an incident where he seemed to slap opposing defender Morato during a scuffle.
There is now speculation that Jackson may face a suspension for his actions, but VAR has already reviewed the incident and deemed it not to be violent conduct. This comes as a relief for Chelsea fans, as Jackson’s presence will be crucial in their upcoming match against Liverpool at Anfield.
If Jackson is unavailable for the match, Nkunku is expected to step in as his replacement. The French striker has shown promise this season and has the potential to make an impact against tough opponents like Liverpool. With his impressive form in front of goal, Nkunku is ready to seize the opportunity when Chelsea return to action after the international break.
