Anthony Gordon Issues Apology After Red Card In Newcastle’s Defeat To Liverpool

‎Anthony Gordon has apologized to his teammates and supporters after his red card in Newcastle United’s 3-2 Premier League defeat to Liverpool at St James’ Park on Monday.

‎He was sent off in first-half stoppage time for a rash tackle that left studs on the back of Virgil van Dijk’s calf. His initial yellow card was upgraded to a red by referee Simon Hooper.

‎Despite being reduced to 10 men, the hosts clawed their way back from a two-goal deficit before Liverpool’s 16-year-old winger Rio Ngumoha scored a 100th-minute winner for the reigning champions.

‎”I want to sincerely apologise to my teammates and the fans,” Gordon posted on social media.

‎”My intentions were pure. I was just trying to create energy in the game and I mistimed the tackle.”

‎The 24-year-old England international also apologised to Van Dijk.

‎”I would never intend to tackle somebody like this on purpose. We spoke after and he knows that,” the former Everton winger added.

‎Newcastle’s next trip is to Leeds United on Saturday.