"See below for Slot's post-match interview as he slammed Ekitike's stupid decision to remove his shirt "It was stupid, in every sense" ? Arne Slot was not pleased with Hugo Ekitike after he received a second yellow card for taking his shirt off while celebrating ? pic.twitter.com/mBsyHapKmN Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) September 23, 2025"
"Ekitike apologises to Liverpool fans on Instagram Ekitike has now apologised via social media, admitting that his emotions got the better of him Hugo Ekitike's apology on Instagram He said: I was so excited tonight to help the team achieve another victory here in our home for my first Carabao Cup match The emotion got the better of me tonight. My apologies to all the Red family. Thanks to the fans who always support us and to my teammates for secured this victory!"
"Liverpool fans will have to hope that Ekitike can learn from this, but it's certainly a pretty stupid reason to get sent off and to then pick up a one-game suspension. Hugo Ekitike celebrates scoring for Liverpool against Southampton (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Ekitike also needs to be extra careful as he's already fighting for his place up front for LFC, who signed Alexander Isak on Deadline Day. That means any slip-up from the 23-year-old could prove costly, so he needs to keep himself in Slot's good books and bounce back from this as soon as possible."
Hugo Ekitike scored a late winning goal for Liverpool against Southampton in the Carabao Cup. He removed his shirt while celebrating after already having a yellow card and received a second yellow, resulting in a red card. Manager Arne Slot publicly criticised the decision, calling it stupid. Ekitike apologised on Instagram, saying his emotions got the better of him and thanking fans and teammates. The red card brings a one-game suspension and complicates Ekitike's fight for a starting role amid competition following Alexander Isak's Deadline Day signing. Ekitike must regain the manager's trust and bounce back quickly.
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