🔗 Share this article Everton Teammates Applaud Idrissa Gueye After Apology for Keane Incident The Everton midfielder received a warm ovation from his fellow squad members after issuing an apology for his extraordinary red card during the recent victory at Manchester United. Unprecedented Incident in English Football The midfielder became the first Premier League player to be dismissed for hitting a teammate in nearly two decades when he struck Michael Keane during the match. Everton's performance was heroic as they played with 10 men for the majority of the game, including added time, to achieve David Moyes' first win at Old Trafford as a visiting manager in 18 attempts. 'My first apology goes to Michael Keane,' he wrote on social media. 'I accept complete responsibility for my actions.' Dressing Room Response The Senegalese international was unable to secure an chance to converse with the manager or his colleagues at the interval. Following the match, with the visitors' locker room buzzing after the 1-0 win, the veteran asked to speak to the entire group and Keane in particular. He expressed regret to Keane for slapping him across the head The heated 13th-minute confrontation occurred after a poor distribution in his own penalty area He also apologized to the team for putting them with a difficult challenge His apology were warmly received by the players Possible Consequences Gueye could still be punished by Everton despite the manager's statement that he likes his team members competing with each other. The Scot has a standard disciplinary procedure for red and yellow cards, including fines, which is expected to be applied in this situation. Suspension and National Team Commitments Everton could be without their influential midfielder until the January. Gueye will serve a three-match suspension against Newcastle, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest but might be selected for Africa Cup of Nations responsibilities by Senegal before he becomes eligible to play against the Blues on mid-December. 'Emotions can run high,' he added. 'But nothing justifies such behaviour.' Rival Reaction Meanwhile, the Manchester United defender claimed his team of showing no immediacy in the recent loss, which halted their unbeaten run at five games. 'English football doesn't tolerate weakness,' stated the Dutch defender 'We were missing the necessary intensity to find the net' 'Against a team like Everton,' who drop back it becomes challenging The Red Devils head to Crystal Palace for Sunday's lunchtime start. 'Our upcoming match is absolutely crucial,' commented the defender. 'We have to bounce back from this performance.'