Xavi Simons issues public apology to Virgil van Dijk following his red card during Liverpool vs Spurs

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Xavi Simons was one of two Tottenham players to be sent off during Liverpool’s win against Tottenham.The Reds managed to get all three points against Spurs in a very chaotic game, with this fixture synonymous with controversy. Who was your Man of the Match during the tight win over Spurs?

Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images 👇 Join the debate; share your insight. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say He was late on his fellow Dutchman Virgil van Dijk, eventually getting sent off after an on-field review.

Simons has now come out and apologised to the Liverpool captain after the dust has settled, with it clear he will not be doing anything like that again.Xavi Simons offers apology to Virgil van Dijk after red card Simons’ tackle was by no means malicious, but it was very late and high, with his studs raking down the back of van Dijk’s calf.At the time, he was annoyed by the decision, but now, he appears to have understood why the referee sent him off, with his apology a clear sign of acknowledgement.“Mistakes happen. Liverpool did not look like they had the advantageDespite playing most of the game with a man advantage, and even two-man advantage, towards the end, Liverpool did not play like it.They were probably the worst of the two sides towards the end of the game, with the Reds very lucky to come away with the win.Richarlison in particular changed the game, something Liverpool fans will hate given his links to Everton.Performances will still have to improve if they are to beat the very top teams in the division, but for now, it will do.