Anthony Gordon apologized after he was sent on Monday for a result challenge in the defeat of Newcastle by Liverpool.
With Liverpool One-zero up on the way to the final phase of the first half in St James' Park, Gordon went out at Liverpool Captain Virgil van Dijk.
Referee Simon Hooper initially only warned the 24-year-old for the violation before a VAR review has upgraded it to a red card.
Van Dijk was left with visible studs on his leg in the aftermath of the challenge, and Gordon was then criticized by Magpies -legend Alan Shearer on social media, who called the Lunge 'Dom'.
Although he was reduced to ten men and admitted immediately after the restart, the side of Eddie Howe started a brave comeback and it seemed to have secured a point before the 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha sealed the victory with a dramatic winner.
After the game, Gordon insisted that he had only tried to increase the energy of the game and apologized to Van Dijk, his teammates and fans of Newcastle.
“I really want to apologize to my teammates and the fans.” Gordon wrote on Instagram.
“My intentions were pure. I just tried to create energy in the game and I dressed the tackle.
“I also want to apologize for Virgil. I would never intend to tackle such a person like that. We spoke and he knows that. '
With the future of Alexander Isak still in the air while he is trying to force a movement to Merseyside, Gordon's three-match ban will certainly give a selection force while considering his attacking options.
After Callum Wilson had left the club this summer, Howe Gordon entrusted to the line in both Premier League matches of Newcastle this season.
However, the English International will not miss the club's journey to be confronted with newly promoted Leeds next week, and will also not be available for September collisions with wolves and Bournemouth.