Nicolas Jackson has NOT apologised to Chelsea team-mates over Newcastle red card - with club staff backing Senegal striker over elbow to Sven Botman

Chelsea are throwing their support behind Nicolas Jackson, with the striker feeling no need to apologise for his red card against Newcastle on Sunday.

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Blues star hasn't apologised for dismissal

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WHAT HAPPENED?
The Senegal international was sent off in the first half of his team's 2-0 loss at St James' Park after a VAR review caught him elbowing Sven Botman.

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Chelsea will take no disciplinary action against the 23-year-old as the club have accepted that such incidents are inevitable, The Sun reports. Jackson made no apology to his team-mates for the red card and instead hopes to make up for it by scoring in the Conference League final.
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The sending off ensures the 23-year-old will miss Chelsea's final Premier League games of the season - against Manchester United and Nottingham Forest - dealing a blow to their challenge for a spot in next season's Champions League.

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WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?
Chelsea face United on Friday before finishing their Premier League campaign with a trip to Forest. On May 28, Jackson will make his return when they face Real Betis in the Conference League final

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