Arne Slot clears up Hugo Ekitike fine decision after Liverpool striker's red card vs Southampton
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Arne Slot has confirmed that Liverpool will not fine Hugo Ekitike following his red card against Southampton.
"No, [unless] discipline means that I spoke to him," Slot told the pre-match press conference when asked if the striker was facing disciplinary action.
"But I don't think that is discipline, discipline means a fine, and that he didn't get.
"It wasn't very smart what he did.
Arne Slot, head coach of Liverpool, looks on as Hugo Ekitike leaves the field after receiving a second yellow card.
Slot confirmed that the Swede is ready for more action, although he suggested his involvement will be capped at 60 to 70 minutes.
From there, Chiesa is a more than able stand-in, having shown some good form when called upon at the start of this campaign.
But not issuing a fine feels like the right step.
For one thing, codes of conduct are set out in advance, so Liverpool would have needed to have a pretty tightly-written policy to cover such an unusual turn of events