Hugo Ekitike made bold prediction to Southampton boss before Liverpool red card drama
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Southampton manager Will Still has disclosed how Hugo Ekitike predicted he would emerge as a match-winning substitute as Liverpool triumphed 2-1 at Anfield in the Carabao Cup third round.
The French forward entered the fray for the second period with the Reds holding a 1-0 advantage courtesy of Alexander Isak's maiden strike for the club.
However, the Premier League pacesetters were hauled back by Shea Charles' equaliser before Ekitike converted a decisive late winner for Arne Slot's outfit.
Ekitike, who received his marching orders following his celebration for removing his jersey, previously featured under Still during their spell together at Reims.
The Belgian-born manager revealed the specifics of a pre-match discussion between the duo, where Liverpool's No.
"Hugo cracks me up," Still said of his former player.
Hugo Ekitike sees red after his celebration
We seem to keep shooting ourselves in the foot.
"But I am happy with the collective, happy with a lot of players but there is no denying we need to eradicate those mistakes we are making."
Meanwhile, Andy Robertson pulled no punches with his verdict on Ekitike's dismissal, saying: "His first one is stupidity, kicking the ball away, we know the rules around that