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Nicolas Jackson joined Chelsea from Villarreal in June 2023 for about £32m Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has been given a two-match ban for his red card in Friday's 3-1 Club World Cup defeat by Flamengo. Jackson was dismissed just four minutes after coming on as a late substitute for a studs-up challenge on Flamengo defender Lucas Ayrton. The Senegal forward was given an automatic one-match ban that rules him out of tonight's final group game against African side ES Tunis (02: 00 BST). But a Fifa disciplinary committee reviewed the incident and decided to extend the ban as it was deemed serious foul play, meaning Jackson will miss Chelsea's last-16 match should they progress. The disciplinary committee's decision is final and cannot be appealed against. Does Jackson have a discipline problem? 'Stupid, stupid, stupid' - Jackson opens door for Delap 'Impossible to train' - Chelsea face record heat in Philadelphia Enzo Maresca's side need to avoid defeat by ES Tunis in Philadelphia to reach the knockout stage. The dismissal was Jackson's second in four matches and means he is now suspended in two competitions - the Premier League and Club World Cup. Alongside his eight yellow cards, it means Jackson has a combined record of 10 cards this season. The former Villarreal player apologised on social media after the game, while both defender Marc Cucurella and Maresca revealed the striker said sorry in person to his team-mates after the match. Latest Chelsea news, analysis and fan views Get Chelsea news sent straight to your phone Stokes falls but England under 60 runs from victory Emotional Raducanu battles into Eastbourne second round 'Ball bounces like a rabbit' - Luis Enrique on pitches Heartbreaking, heartwarming cult classic with Rob Brydon The doctor who rebuilt the faces of World War One soldiers The all-star cast of The Celebrity Traitors revealed Decoding politics with Marina Hyde and Armando Iannucci Scoring machine or freak season? What Mbeumo could bring to Man Utd 'Like talking to Andy Murray' - impressionist quizzes tennis stars. Video'Like talking to Andy Murray' - impressionist quizzes tennis stars In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week Who is the most iconic British & Irish Lion of all time? Which drivers are in danger of losing their seat for 2026? How Draper became a genuine Wimbledon contender Fleetwood's stumble gives US Bradley-sized Ryder Cup headache Which young players could light up Euro 2025? How Earps gives 'big sister' energy to Toone & Russo. Video How Earps gives 'big sister' energy to Toone & Russo The Stevenage tennis player who is Taiwan's No 1 What do you remember about the 2013 Lions tour? Why Alcaraz is 'red-hot favourite' for third Wimbledon title Have the Club World Cup's innovations been good or bad? Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.