Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike attracts fine after Southampton sending-off

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Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike stands set to face disciplinary action after his needless red card in the Carabao Cup victory over Southampton earlier this week.

He slammed the forward’s decision-making and called the incident “stupid.” For a player still trying to cement his place in the squad, it was the worst possible way to follow up such a big moment.

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike attracts fine after Southampton sending-off.

According to the Daily Mail, Liverpool won’t let the matter slide.

“But it’s always the best to control your emotions, and if you cannot control your emotions do it in a way that doesn’t lead to a yellow card.

I think I said when I got my red card against Everton [last season], that is always stupid because you can show your emotions but if it leads to a yellow or a red card then it’s stupid.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot stood visibly frustrated after the Hugo Ekitike red card.

Still, there’s a chance to put things right

Ekitike showed he can make an impact when Liverpool needed it most; now he must prove he can channel that energy without letting emotions take control