Anthony Gordon has posted an apology on his Instagram story following his red card in Newcastle's 3-2 home defeat by Liverpool on Monday. The England forward was dismissed in first-half stoppage time after an on-pitch VAR review for a late lunge on Reds defender Virgil van Dijk. Gordon also apologised directly to Van Dijk, who had clear stud marks visible down his calf as a result of the challenge.
Anthony Gordon has posted an apology on his Instagram story following his red card in Newcastle's 3-2 home defeat by Liverpool on Monday.
The England forward was dismissed in first-half stoppage time after an on-pitch VAR review for a late lunge on Reds defender Virgil van Dijk.
He will now be suspended for the Magpies' next three matches.
Gordon also apologised directly to Van Dijk, who had clear stud marks visible down his calf as a result of the challenge.
The message read: "I want to sincerely apologise to my team-mates and the fans. My intentions were pure. I was just trying to create energy in the game and I mistimed the tackle.
"I also want to apologise to Virgil. I would never intend to tackle somebody like this on purpose. We spoke after and he knows that.
"More importantly, I'm so proud of the time I spent on the pitch and how we played. The atmosphere from you all is what makes St James' Park so special.
"I love everything we stand for as a club and no more than right now. I'll be back and better, the same as every other setback I've ever faced. See you soon."
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