Nicolas Jackson given two-match ban for red card in Club World Cup

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has been handed a two-match ban following his red card in Friday's 3-1 Club World Cup defeat by Flamengo.

Jackson was dismissed in the 68th minute, just four minutes after coming on as a substitute, for a studs-up challenge on Flamengo defender Lucas Ayrton.

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The 24-year-old was automatically given a one-match ban, ruling him out of the Blues' final group stage game against African side ES Tunis.

However, after reviewing the incident, FIFA's disciplinary committee decided to extend the ban due to serious foul play. This means the Senegal forward will also miss Chelsea's last-16 match, should they progress.

The disciplinary committee's decision is final and cannot be appealed.

To reach the knockout stage, Enzo Maresca's side must avoid defeat against ES Tunis in Philadelphia.

Jackson's red card also means that new signing Liam Delap, who joined from Ipswich Town ahead of the tournament, will start in his place.

To watch Chelsea's final group game in the UK, you can stream it for free on DAZN. The match kicks off at 2am on June 25.