October 7th 2024.
Chelsea's recent match against Nottingham Forest has caused some controversy, as former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has warned that the FA may step in and take action against Nicolas Jackson. This warning comes after a new camera angle of the match's heated altercation emerged, showing Jackson potentially committing a violent act.
The game at Stamford Bridge was a tense one, with both teams fighting for the win. Noni Madueke managed to score the equalizer for Chelsea, cancelling out Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood's opener. However, tensions boiled over towards the end of the match when Marc Cucurella was pushed by Neco Williams, causing him to collide with Enzo Maresca on the touchline.
This incident sparked a heated fracas between the players of both teams, with referee Chris Kavanagh allowing play to continue. Despite a VAR check, Jackson was not punished for his involvement in the altercation. However, new pictures have emerged which appear to show the Chelsea forward striking Forest's Morato in the face. This could potentially lead to retrospective punishment for Jackson.
Both Wesley Fofana and Cucurella received bookings during the match, meaning they will be suspended for Chelsea's next game against Liverpool after the international break. As for Jackson, he may still be able to play in that game, but Gallagher believes this may change if the FA reviews the incident again.
In shocking new footage, Jackson can be seen slapping Morato during the altercation. When asked about Kavanagh's decision to stay away from the melee, Gallagher explained that there are two reasons for this. Firstly, the referee wants to avoid getting accidentally struck by a player, which could lead to further issues. Secondly, by staying back, the referee can get a better view of the situation and determine who was involved in the altercation.
Gallagher also mentioned that the video assistant referee did not have access to the best camera angle of Jackson's slap, and therefore, the striker could face retrospective punishment. He added that the FA may intervene at a later date if they find any further evidence.
Former Liverpool and Blackburn defender Stephen Warnock jokingly commented on the size difference between Jackson and Morato, saying that Jackson was a brave lad for taking on such a large opponent. He also acknowledged that it can be difficult to make the right decision in the heat of the moment.
Despite all the drama, Chelsea managed to secure a point from the match. However, it seems that the aftermath of the altercation is far from over, and we may see some action being taken against Jackson in the near future. As always, stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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