Anthony Gordon apologises to Newcastle fans, team-mates and Virgil van Dijk after 'stupid' red card against Liverpool
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Newcastle United's forward Anthony Gordon has publicly apologized to Virgil van Dijk following a studs-up tackle that resulted in a red card during Newcastle's 3-2 loss to Liverpool. The challenge left visible stud marks on van Dijk's calf and was initially shown as a yellow card by referee Simon Hooper, but after a VAR review, it was upgraded to a red card. Gordon expressed regret, stating his intentions were pure and he was merely trying to create energy in the game but mistimed the tackle. He emphasized that he never intended to harm van Dijk and confirmed they had spoken after the match, with van Dijk understanding his position.
Gordon also apologized to his teammates and Newcastle fans for the incident. The red card means he will miss the next three matches, which is a setback for head coach Eddie Howe, especially as striker Alexander Isak remains unavailable amid transfer speculation. Despite the dismissal, Gordon was proud of the team's performance and the atmosphere at St James' Park, affirming his commitment to the club and his determination to come back stronger from the setback.
The game itself was dramatic, with Newcastle fighting back from a two-goal deficit to level before Liverpool’s young player Rio Ngumoha scored the winning goal in the 110th minute. Gordon’s challenge and subsequent dismissal were key moments, impacting Newcastle’s strategy and lineup for upcoming fixtures.
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