Hugo Ekitike will miss some Premier League action after receiving a bizarre red card in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night.
Ekitike scored an 84th-minute winner for Liverpool as they knocked out Southampton at Anfield in their third-round tie.
Ekitike was shown a red card immediately after scoring Liverpool’s winnerGettyHowever, his joy turned to despair in seconds as he celebrated his goal by taking off his shirt and holding it up.
The Frenchman, who was brought on at half time for Alexander Isak, was booked for dissent soon after his introduction.
And he appeared to forget about that when he found the net.
After his celebration, the referee wandered over and showed him a second yellow card, sending him down the tunnel.
Ekitike then had to awkwardly leave the pitch with a guilty look on his face as he slumped past Arne Slot on the touchline.
It meant Liverpool had to hang on for the final stages of their Carabao Cup tie – and fortunately for Ekitike, they did.
His red card does now mean that he will receive a suspension and that could majorly impact the Reds…
Which games will Hugo Ekitike miss?
Ektike’s sending off will see him suspended for Liverpool’s trip to face Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon.
The red card carries over from the Carabao Cup to the Premier League, in what is a big blow for his side.
Slot will now be going into that game at Selhurst Park, knowing he only has one partially fit striker to use.
The French striker took off his shirt and held it aloft to the fansGettySlot’s striker conundrum
Liverpool have just Isak available to lead the line against Crystal Palace after Ekitike’s red card on Tuesday evening.
And that will be a concern for Slot as he has been vocal about his doubts over Isak’s current fitness level.
The £125million record signing did not have a pre-season with Newcastle due to his refusal to play for the club.
It has meant that he has been playing catch-up, only playing 45 minutes against Southampton at Anfield despite scoring.
So, with Slot firm in his stance to not overwork Isak and Ekitike suspended, he has limited options.
Assuming Isak doesn’t play the full game, Florian Wirtz may have to play in a false nine role, or Cody Gakpo could move more central.
Ekitike’s red card means that he will miss Liverpool’s trip to Crystal PalaceGetty And it leaves Slot with just Isak available to play up front at the weekendGetty‘One of the most stupid red cards ever’
talkSPORT’s Jamie O’Hara and Jermaine Pennant have been discussing Ekitike’s red card and the rules for taking shirts off.
“What’s he doing? Is that one of the most stupid red cards ever?” O’Hara said on talkSPORT’s The Sports Bar.
“They’re taking shirts off now and he hasn’t even…he’s got under armour on.
“But he’s on a yellow and he knows the rules.”
Pennant added: “If you look at it, why is the rule even there? What purpose is that rule serving? What is it for?
“He’s got under armour on…the rule is ridiculous.”
Isak was also asked about Ekitike’s dismissal, and took a more sympathetic view than O’Hara.
“I am sure he just wasn’t aware of being on a yellow in that moment. Sometimes, when you score a goal, you are in that moment. Of course it is unfortunate,” Isak said.
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