Nicolas Jackson saves Enzo Fernandez from booking in Chelsea thriller

Nicolas Jackson stopped Enzo Fernandez from removing his shirt after scoring, avoiding a yellow card in Chelsea’s thrilling 4-3 win over Spurs.

Nicolas Jackson Saves Enzo Fernandez From Booking In Chelsea Thriller
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Chelsea fans noticed a clever intervention by Nicolas Jackson during their dramatic 4-3 win over Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The thrilling match saw Spurs take an early 2-0 lead before Chelsea roared back, with goals from Jadon Sancho, a Cole Palmer penalty, and a stunning volley by Enzo Fernandez giving the Blues the edge.

After scoring his decisive goal, Fernandez sprinted toward the away fans in celebration, appearing ready to remove his shirt in joy. This act would have resulted in an automatic yellow card. However, Jackson quickly stepped in, holding Fernandez’s shirt down and preventing him from incurring the booking.

Chelsea supporters praised Jackson’s quick thinking on social media. Comments ranged from appreciation for his awareness to humorous takes on the situation, with one fan jokingly sympathizing with bettors who had predicted Fernandez would be booked. Jackson’s intervention highlights the team’s discipline as they secured an important victory in a high-stakes match.

Nicolas Jackson

Nicolas Jackson

Forwarder

GambiaGambia

Age: 24

188 cm

kg

Season 2024/2025
Played 21 1 Missed
Minutes 1638 78.0 Avg
Goals 9 0.4 Avg
Assist 4 0.2 Avg
Attempt 39 1.9 Avg
Passes 280 13.377.0% AvgSucc
Yellow 5 0.2 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total once for 27 minutes for Europa Conference League.

Nicolas Jackson didn’t score any goal for Chelsea. He procured no assists. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.

His team is currently 2nd in Europa Conference League. In the last match Chelsea won 4-3 against Tottenham Hotspur.

Chelsea performance and stats

Chelsea

Manager: Enzo Maresca
Rank 1st
Win 6
Draw 0
Loss 0
Goals 26-5
Diff 21
This season

Chelsea is currently 1st in the Europa Conference League with 12 points.

In the last 6 games, it has won 5 times and lost once. In its last match, Chelsea won 0-2 against Heidenheim.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 18 goals and conceding 3.​

Enzo Fernández

Enzo Jeremías Fernández

Midfielder

ArgentinaArgentina

Age: 24

178 cm

78 kg

Season 2024/2025
Played 20 2 Missed
Minutes 1511 75.6 Avg
Goals 3 0.2 Avg
Assist 4 0.2 Avg
Attempt 22 1.1 Avg
Passes 987 49.484.8% AvgSucc
Yellow 3 0.2 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 4 times for 212 minutes for Europa Conference League.

Enzo Fernández didn’t score any goal for Chelsea. He procured 4 assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 2nd in Europa Conference League. In the last match Chelsea won 4-3 against Tottenham Hotspur.

Chelsea performance and stats

Chelsea

Manager: Enzo Maresca
Rank 1st
Win 6
Draw 0
Loss 0
Goals 26-5
Diff 21
This season

Chelsea is currently 1st in the Europa Conference League with 12 points.

In the last 6 games, it has won 5 times and lost once. In its last match, Chelsea won 0-2 against Heidenheim.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 18 goals and conceding 3.​