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Nicolas Jackson, currently on loan to Bayern from Chelsea, has likely ended his hopes of staying in Munich due to a reckless decision.

In the Matchday 26 Bundesliga match between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen, the Bavarian team received two red cards, something uncommon in the history of German football.

Just before the end of the first half, Jackson received a straight red card after a very dangerous tackle. In a fierce dispute with Leverkusen's Martin Terrier, Jackson kicked his opponent directly in the ankle.

Initially, the referee only showed a yellow card, but after the VAR review, he decided to show a straight red card. ESPN described Jackson's foul as "reckless and stupid."

Many Bayern fans also believe the striker has again shown attitude problems on the pitch. In last year's FIFA Club World Cup, he was also criticized for an unnecessary red card in a match against Chelsea.

In this match, coach Vincent Kompany gave Jackson his second consecutive start due to Harry Kane's injury. However, he failed to impress and ultimately harmed his team with a brutal foul.

According to Bild, the recent match has virtually ended Jackson's chances of remaining at the Allianz Arena. Furthermore, his playing opportunities are likely to be even more limited in the future.

In the last match, Leverkusen took the lead thanks to a goal from Aleix Garcia. Things got complicated for Bayern when Jackson was sent off at the end of the first half.

However, Bayern equalized in the 69th minute with a goal from Luis Diaz, who later received a second yellow card for simulation in the 84th minute, leaving the reigning Bundesliga champions with nine men. Despite playing with one man less, Bayern held on and secured a valuable point.

Jackson's sending-off has been described as an unforgivable mistake that could mark his fate at the Bavarian club. In a high-tension match for the Bundesliga lead, the Senegalese striker, who is on loan from Chelsea, saw a straight red card after a brutal tackle on Martin Terrier.

The action, initially sanctioned with a yellow, was corrected by VAR after it showed a reckless impact on the studs against the opponent's ankle, leaving Vincent Kompany's team with 10 men at a crucial stage of the match.

This decision is considered especially foolish given that Jackson was receiving a golden opportunity to start due to Harry Kane's injury absence. By getting carried away with the momentum and committing such a reckless foul far from the area, he not only compromised Bayern's result in a direct title duel but also excluded himself from upcoming league matches through suspension.

At a time when the attacker is seeking to convince the German management to exercise their purchase option, this type of mental lapse reinforces doubts about his discipline and competitive maturity at the European elite level.

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