“Is it until he gets you relegated that you will know it’s time to get rid of him. I have made it clear from the beginning that he’s utter sh*te but you wouldn’t listen” – This is according to Frank Lampard as he urges Chelsea to offload ‘immature’ Nicolas Jackson following ‘unforgivable’ red card at Newcastle that derailed th ‎eir Champions League ambitions

WHAT HAPPENED?
Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson was shown a red card after a VAR review determined he elbowed Newcastle defender Sven Botman in the face during the 35th minute of their Premier League clash. The incident sparked significant backlash from Chelsea supporters on social media, who harshly criticized the 23-year-old for what many described as a reckless and unacceptable act.

FAN REACTIONS
The response online was swift and unforgiving. One user, @tmzette, posted on X (formerly Twitter): “Jackson has been a disgrace for months—what he did today is simply indefensible.”
Another fan, @Iewdawg, declared: “Sell Jackson in the summer. I’ve had enough.”
@CFC_Janty vented frustration by saying: “JACKSON HAS JUST COST US THE GAME AND POTENTIALLY A CHANCE AT UCL QUALIFICATION.”
@GoldbergCFC added: “Nicolas Jackson’s immaturity is showing. He seriously needs to reflect on his approach. That was completely unacceptable.”
Meanwhile, @willreyner expressed disappointment over Chelsea’s top-five hopes fading: “Top 5 dreams are over. No strikers left. I’ve always backed Jackson—even when he underperformed—but after today, that support is gone. This is the end for him at Chelsea.”

THE BROADER CONTEXT
Jackson’s dismissal comes at a critical time for Chelsea. With no other fit strikers available, the team’s chances of securing a Champions League spot for next season are now in jeopardy. Enzo Maresca’s squad, currently sitting fifth in the league, faces an uphill battle in the final stretch of the season. While Jackson is suspended for the remaining league fixtures, he is still eligible to play in the upcoming Conference League final later this month.

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