"Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike continued his impressive start for the Reds with the winner against Southampton in the Carabao Cup, but was sent off moments later after receiving a second yellow card for taking his shirt off. His sending-off led to some confusion over whether he would be suspended for this weekend's Premier League game at Crystal Palace, or the next round of the EFL Cup only. Unfortunately for Liverpool fans - and many Fantasy Premier League players - the suspension is applied for the next game - so Saturday's trip to Selhurst Park. That means British record signing Alexander Isak might make his first league start for the Reds, after scoring the opening goal in Tuesday night's 2-1 win at Anfield."
"The suspension will be a frustrating one - not just for Liverpool fans but for Ekitike himself. The French forward had earlier picked up an equally needless yellow card when, shortly after coming on at the start of the second half for Isak, he was booked for throwing the ball in the air after being penalised for a foul. After scoring the winner with five minutes remaining, Ekitike took off his shirt to hold it up to the celebrating Liverpool fans, but his joy turned to frustration as team-mate Jeremie Frimpong explained to him what it would mean."
Hugo Ekitike scored a late winner against Southampton in the Carabao Cup but was sent off after receiving a second yellow for removing his shirt. The second yellow followed an earlier booking for throwing the ball into the air after being penalised for a foul shortly after coming on. The red card results in a suspension that applies to Liverpool's next fixture, meaning Ekitike will miss the Premier League trip to Crystal Palace. Alexander Isak could make his first league start after scoring in the cup win. The suspension will disappoint Fantasy Premier League managers as well as supporters.
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