Southampton midfielder Victor Wanyama publicly apologises for sending off against Norwich City

The former Celtic player received a second yellow card after a late tackle on Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe

Southampton's Victor Wanyama is shown a red card by referee Mark Clattenburg (Getty Images)

Victor Wanyama has public apologised to his manager and his team-mates following his red card during Southampton’s defeat to Norwich City on Saturday.

The Kenyan midfielder received his marching orders after a recklessly late foul on Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe earned him a second yellow card in 73^rd minute of the match at Carrow Road.

Norwich rallied and took advantage of Wanyama’s dismissal, scoring the only goal of the game through Alexander Tettey just three minutes later.

The win took Alex Neil’s side to within one point of Southampton, who have now won just one of their last eight league games.

Wanyama has now admitted that his tackle was ‘reckless’ and ‘irresponsible’, writing on his Instagram account: “I would just like to apologise to the manager, fans and everyone at the club for my red card [on Saturday].

 

I Would just like to apologise to the manager, fans and everyone at the club for my red card yesterday. It was reckless and irresponsible and I should have used my experience to have not let it happen, especially when I was on a yellow card. I now just want to focus on getting back on the pitch and helping the team as much as I can.

A photo posted by Victor Wanyama (@victorwanyama) on Jan 3, 2016 at 4:43am PST

“It was reckless and irresponsible and I should have used my experience to have not let it happen, especially when I was on a yellow card.

“I now just want to focus on getting back on the pitch and helping the team as much as I can.”

As he was sent off for a second bookable offence, Wanyama will be suspended for one game, namely his side’s FA Cup third-round tie with Crystal Palace next Saturday.

The former Celtic midfielder could return for the visit of Watford to St. Mary’s in the Premier League on 13 January.