New footage shows the moment that Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson appeared to slap an opponent in the face during his side’s draw with Nottingham Forest.
The incident occurred as a mass brawl broke out among both sets of players towards the end of the 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, with members of coaching staff also involved.
Forest defender Nico Williams pushed Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella into Blues boss Enzo Maresca before the melee.
That led to the brawl taking place, with Maresca and Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo attempting to calm the situation down.
Jackson was heavily involved in proceedings despite having been substituted in the 81st minute.
New footage appears to show Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson slapping Morato in the face
The incident occurred during a mass brawl as Chelsea faced Nottingham Forest
Footage appears to show Jackson slapping Forest defender Morato in the face.
Jackson was dragged away by his team-mates and avoided being booked for the incident.
Williams and Cucurella were cautioned along with Chelsea defender Levi Colwill.
VAR studied the incident involving Jackson but decided that it did not constitute violent conduct from the Chelsea striker.
Forest took the lead through Chris Wood just after half time but Chelsea equalised courtesy of Noni Madueke. Forest midfielder James Ward-Prowse was sent off in the 78th minute.
VAR studied the incident and decided it did not constitute violent conduct from Jackson
The clash occurred after Forest defender Nico Williams pushed Marc Cucurella into Enzo Maresca
Chelsea will receive a £50,000 fine after six of their players were booked. As well as Cucurella and Colwill, Wesley Fofana, Cole Palmer, Moises Caicedo and Pedro Neto were all cautioned.
Cucurella and Fofana will be suspended for Chelsea’s game away to Liverpool after the international break after accumulating five yellow cards each so far this season.
