Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has reportedly not apologised to his teammates following his red card in the 2-0 Premier League loss to Newcastle on Sunday.
The 23-year-old forward was sent off for elbowing Sven Botman, an incident that required a lengthy VAR review before the decision was confirmed.
Despite the setback, Chelsea remain in the Champions League qualification spots.
Jackson, who has been widely criticised for his actions, is said to be unfazed by the backlash.
According to reports from The Sun, the Senegal international does not feel the need to apologise, as he believes his dismissal was part of the intense nature of the match.
Instead, he is focused on making amends by delivering a standout performance in the upcoming Europa Conference League final against Real Betis.
The red card means Jackson will miss Chelsea’s remaining league fixtures against Manchester United and Nottingham Forest, a significant blow as the Blues look to secure their top-four finish.
Despite this, Jackson remains confident in his ability to make a meaningful impact in the final, where he hopes to repay his teammates and fans for the support they have shown throughout the campaign.
Chelsea will now have to navigate these critical matches without one of their key attacking threats, adding pressure on manager Enzo Maresca to adjust his plans in Jackson’s absence.
