Nicolas Jackson apologises for costly red card against Flamengo: ‘So angry at myself’
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Chelsea’s Jackson given red card just minutes after coming off the bench
- Nicolas Jackson apologized after receiving a straight red card during chelsea's 3-1 Club World Cup defeat to Flamengo.
- Jackson was dismissed just four minutes after coming off the bench for a studs-up challenge on Ayrton Lucas.
- This was Jackson's second red card in only four appearances, having also been sent off in a Premier League match last month.
- The sending-off occurred during a calamitous six-minute spell where chelsea conceded two goals, effectively ending their hopes in the game.
- Jackson expressed deep regret on Instagram, taking full responsibility for the incident and vowing to learn and come back stronger.