"Hugo Ekitike was sent-off after scoring Liverpool's winner at home to Southampton in the EFL Cup on Tuesday. The Reds won the third-round tie in the 85th minute through Ekitike's strike from Federico Chiesa's pass, but their joy turned to anguish when the France international was dismissed."
"Will Hugo Ekitike play vs Palace in the Premier League? No. The one-match suspension covers all domestic games, meaning the Frenchman will be banned when Liverpool visit Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace in the Premier League this weekend."
"On as a half-time replacement for British-record £125 million signing Alexander Isak, Ekitike emulated the Sweden international by scoring from a Chiesa pass but then received a second yellow card for removing his top, having been booked eight minutes after coming on for kicking the ball away."
Hugo Ekitike scored the 85th-minute winner for Liverpool against Southampton in the EFL Cup but was sent off after a second yellow card. The red card followed an initial booking for kicking the ball away and a second booking for removing his shirt in celebration. The £79 million signing will serve a one-match domestic suspension and will miss Liverpool's Premier League trip to Crystal Palace. Manager Arne Slot described the absence as "far from ideal." Ekitike apologised on Instagram, saying the emotion got the better of him and thanking fans and teammates for the victory.
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