Eddie Howe claims absence of Newcastle United star could be "blessing in disguise"
Gordon was handed the first red card of his career for two bookable offenses in the Magpies' thrilling 4-3 comeback victory over West Ham United last weekend.
The 23-year-old, who won both penalties scored by teammate Alexander Isak, received his first yellow card for pulling back Mohammed Kudus in the first half, before being dismissed in second-half stoppage time for kicking the ball away.
Gordon has been a standout performer for Newcastle so far this season, contributing with 10 goals and seven assists in 40 appearances across all competitions, and he recently made his senior England debut.
However, the winger is now unavailable to face his former club Everton on Tuesday as he will serve a one-match suspension.
Eddie Howe discusses Anthony Gordon absenceSpeaking to the media on Monday about the absence of Gordon, Howe said: «That's a huge blow for us, it sort of summed up the day really, another absentee.
»A big blow for us, especially for him personally with the game it was, but Harvey [Barnes] and Elliot [Anderson] have come on the pitch and done really well so at least we have players in form."
However, Howe later added, as quoted by BBC Sport, that Gordon's suspension could «be a blessing in disguise long term» as it «gives him a little rest» ahead of a busy fixture schedule heading down the home straight.
Gordon has since hit out at the «ridiculous» rules after being suspended for the Everton clash, adding: «I tapped the ball away. How far you want to look into that… it's incredible really. To get
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