Juventus and Napoli linked as Nicolas Jackson sabotages Chelsea career

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Nicolas Jackson may have brought the death knell down on his own career at Chelsea after getting himself sent off in Friday’s defeat to Flamengo at the Club World Cup. A nightmare six-minute period in the second-half saw the Blues lose their lead, conceding two quickfire goals to the Brazilians, before their main striker received his marching orders for a horrid tackle.Chelsea went on to lose the game 3-1, leaving them second in Group D and needing to win their final game against ES Tunis to reach the last-16 of the tournament.It was just the latest moment of madness from Jackson, who saw red for elbowing Sven Botman in the head during a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United at St James’ Park in May. It was crucial game that almost cost Chelsea a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League.The Senegal international has also been booked 17 times in the Premier League since moving from Villareal in 2023, but this latest incident could spell the end for his time at Stamford Bridge.Chelsea just signed Liam Delap the former Ipswich Town centre-forward will be handed the opportunity to lead the line at the Club World Cup while Jackson serves his suspension. He will also presumably start against Crystal Palace on the opening weekend of the upcoming Premier League campaign as Jackson still has one more game of his three-match ban to serve following his red card against Newcastle.Although he started and scored in the UEFA Conference League final, Enzo Maresca may be losing faith in the striker. Discussions around the player’s future will surely take place, particularly following fresh reports of interest from other clubs.Juventus have held “explorative talks” with Jackson’s camp about a potential move, according to Sky Italia reporter Gianluca Di Marzio (via Football Italia).Napoli are also said to be “considering” the 24-year-old, although they are prioritising moves for Liverpool outcast Darwin Nunez and Lorenzo Lucca of Udinese.Newcastle United, Manchester United and Aston Villa have also been linked with Jackson.Read – Every footballer signed for £100m as Wirtz joins LiverpoolSee Also – The most expensive sales in Bundesliga historyFollow The Football Faithful on Social Media:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTokThe post Juventus and Napoli linked as Nicolas Jackson sabotages Chelsea career first appeared on The Football Faithful.