Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall Reveals What Happened in the Everton Dressing Room After Idrissa Gueye’s Red Card

Leicester City midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has lifted the lid on the dramatic scenes that unfolded inside the Everton dressing room following Idrissa Gana Gueye’s controversial red card during their tense Premier League clash. The match, which was already boiling with intensity, took a shocking turn when Gueye was shown a straight red for a late challenge that left both teams on edge.

Speaking after the game, Dewsbury-Hall revealed that emotions ran unusually high among the Everton squad as they returned to the dressing room at halftime. According to him, the atmosphere behind closed doors told the real story of how deeply the Toffees felt the impact of losing one of their most influential players.

> “You could hear the frustration even from our corridor,” Dewsbury-Hall said. “A few of their players were shouting, some were trying to calm the room down, and you could tell they felt the decision was harsh. It wasn’t the usual calm, structured talk you expect. It was tense.”

Dewsbury-Hall explained that Everton’s coaching staff struggled to reorganize the team instantly, as the players were visibly rattled by the decision. “They were arguing about whether it was even a red card,” he added. “Some players were upset with the referee, others were focused on how they would reshape. It was like the whole game plan had been torn apart.”

He also noted that Gueye himself took responsibility for the challenge, apologizing to his teammates and insisting he never intended serious contact. However, the midfielder’s apology didn’t immediately cool the atmosphere.

Everton eventually came out for the second half looking more composed, but Dewsbury-Hall admitted that Leicester sensed vulnerability and used it to their advantage. “When a key player is sent off, you feel the shift in confidence,” he said. “We knew it was the moment to press harder.”

While debates over the red card continue among fans and pundits, Dewsbury-Hall’s insight gives a rare glimpse into the emotional whirlwind that followed the incident—a moment that may shape Everton’s season in weeks to come.