Ex-Premier League star Andy Carroll deleted Instagram after red card.

According to The Sun: Andy Carroll has deleted his Instagram account amid a difficult start to the season.

The 36-year-old Carroll returned to English football in July after two years spent in France, where he played for Amiens and Bordeaux.

Dagenham and Redbridge star Andy Carroll has deleted his Instagram account Jacques Feeney/Offside/Offside via Getty Images This comes amid Carroll's tumultuous relationship with Lou Teasdale Shutterstock

The forward, who has played 248 Premier League matches over his nearly 20-year career, shocked football fans by signing a contract with non-league club Dagenham and Redbridge.

However, his performances in the National League South have not gone smoothly following his recovery from a hamstring injury.

The former Liverpool player made his debut two weeks ago, coming on as a substitute in the second half—but spent only 28 minutes on the pitch during which his team 'Daggermen' lost 2-5 to Worthing.

Carroll's next match in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup at Bedford Town turned out to be even worse.

Starting in the lineup with the captain's armband, he celebrated his first full debut but was sent off at the end of the first half due to an aerial tussle.

This all happens against the backdrop of turbulent relations with his girlfriend Lou Teasdale.

Former West Ham partners, Carroll and Lou, 41, broke off their relationship for the second time two weeks ago after their make-or-break holiday.

Their year-long romance faced a crisis last month due to a series of loud conflicts.

Carroll left Lou in August but later admitted that he 'made a mistake.'

Despite recent shared vacation photos, the couple still decided to unsubscribe from each other on Instagram.

Ultimately, the forward completely deleted his profile on the popular platform.

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The situation with Carroll illustrates how personal problems can affect a professional athlete's career. A public athlete's life is not always stable, and relationships, especially amid professional strain, can significantly influence their performance on the field. Will Carroll overcome his difficulties and return to his usual form—this is a question that all fans hope to receive an answer to soon.