Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon has apologized to Virgil van Dijk for a reckless challenge on the Liverpool defender that earned a red card and said he was “trying to create energy” in a wild Premier League game.

Anthony Gordon has finally spoken out after his red card challenge on Virgil van Dijk during Newcastle’s 3-2 loss to Liverpool. The winger’s tackle just before half-time left the Reds’ captain on the ground and left the Magpies with 10 men for the entire second half.

Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon has broken his silence after red card against Liverpool and extended suspension