Wolves defender Willy Boly apologised to Bernardo Silva for the red-card tackle in Monday’s 3-0 Premier League defeat by Manchester City.
The French centre-back was dismissed in the 19th minute when he slid in, studs first, to win the ball but also brought down the former Monaco player.
“It was quite a hard tackle but I am fine,” said Portuguese midfielder Silva.
“Yes he did [apologise] at the end of the game. These things happen.”
Silva added: “You don’t do it on purpose, I think, and he said that. Everything’s fine. It’s football.”
Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo said referee Craig Pawson made the correct decision.
“It’s very close to me and I think it’s a red card,” he said. “It’s clear, you saw it. It’s a red card.”
Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus scored twice before a Conor Coady own goal earned a comfortable win that moved Pep Guardiola’s side back to four points behind leaders Liverpool.
