Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye has addressed the incident that led to his red card for violent conduct during the Premier League match against Manchester United.

The Senegal international reacted for the first time after being sent off in the first half. The dismissal followed a clash with teammate Michael Keane after a moment of frustration on the pitch.

The issue began when Keane appeared upset with Gueye for losing the ball in a risky position, which allowed Manchester United to attempt a shot on goal.

The disagreement escalated as both players pushed and exchanged heated words. During the altercation, Gueye’s hand made contact with Keane’s face. Although Jordan Pickford stepped in to calm the situation, the referee eventually issued a red card to Gueye.

Gueye later posted an apology on Instagram, stating:

“I want to apologise first to my teammate Michael Keane. I take full responsibility for my reaction. I also apologise to my teammates, the staff, the fans, and the club. What happened does not reflect who I am or the values I stand for. Emotions can run high, but nothing justifies such behaviour. I’ll make sure it never happens again.”

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