"With just seconds on the clock in Liverpool's 2-1 Carabao Cup victory over Southampton on Tuesday, the Sweden international took the ball in his stride and drilled it goalwards, only to see his effort tipped over the bar by the stretching Alex McCarthy. Barely 40 minutes later, though, McCarthy was picking the ball out of his own net as Liverpool's newest marksman wheeled away in celebration, having notched the first goal of what many on Merseyside hope will be an illustrious Anfield career."
"In the second half, Isak watched from the bench as fellow summer signing Hugo Ekitike scored the winning goal for the hosts, booking the club's place in the fourth round of a competition they are bidding to win for a record-extending 11th time. After weeks of debate about how Slot will be able to keep his two big-money strikers happy, both Isak and Ekitike delivered to ensure the Liverpool boss ended the night with a smile on his face --"
Alexander Isak forced an early save and later scored to open the scoring for Liverpool, wheeling away in celebration after netting. Hugo Ekitike, another summer signing, scored the decisive goal in the 86th minute to secure a 2-1 Carabao Cup win over Southampton and a place in the fourth round. The victory came amid debate about how manager Slot will manage two high-profile, expensive forwards, but both delivered on the night. Ekitike picked up two yellow cards and was dismissed, and Liverpool continue to display significant attacking depth with several key forwards available.
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