Liverpool French forward Hugo Ekitike has reacted to his dismissal from Liverpool’s win over Southampton in the Carabao Cup.
The Reds beat the Saints 2-1 at Anfield to qualify to the next round of the competition with Liverpool’s recently signed forwards Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike scoring the goals in the win.
However, after coming off the bench to score the winning goal in the 85th minute off an unselfish play from Federico Chiesa, Ekitike got dismissed from the game for taking off his shirt to celebrate the goal that attracted a second yellow card.
“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.”
Hugo Ekitike of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team’s second goal by removing his match shirt and subsequently receives a second yellow card from Referee Thomas Bramall to be sent off during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield on September 23, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
“My apologies to all the Red family. Thanks to the fans who always support us and to my teammates for securing this victory” Ekitike posted on social media.
Hugo Ekitike of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team’s second goal by removing his match shirt and subsequently receives a second yellow card from Referee Thomas Bramall (not pictured) to be sent off during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield on September 23, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Ekitike will miss Liverpool’s league game against Crystal Palace on Saturday, September 27 due to the dismissal.
