‘What a load of rubbish’ – What Liverpool player did last night sparks angry Jamie O’Hara tirade

The article on Empire of the Kop discusses Liverpool's late Carabao Cup victory against Southampton, highlighting Hugo Ekitike's controversial red card. The match featured Liverpool’s British record signing Alexander Isak scoring his first goal before halftime. Southampton equalized through Shea Charles, pushing the game towards a penalty shootout. However, substitute Hugo Ekitike scored a dramatic winner in the 86th minute, securing Liverpool's progression to the fourth round.

Despite Ekitike’s heroics, the win was overshadowed by his dismissal. Ekitike had been on a yellow card since receiving his first booking at the 53rd minute for punching the ball in frustration after conceding a free kick. Just after scoring, in celebration, he removed his shirt to reveal his name, an action that resulted in a second yellow card and a subsequent red, sending him off immediately.

The article strongly criticizes Ekitike’s actions as "rubbish" and "foolish," arguing that his unnecessary celebration cost Liverpool the presence of a key player in the upcoming matches due to suspension. This unfortunate incident highlighted a recurring issue of players receiving disciplinary setbacks through avoidable behavior. Liverpool’s late winning streak continues, but this red card could impact squad selection and team dynamics for future fixtures.