Liverpool head coach Arne Slot was not happy with match-winner Hugo Ekitike's "stupid" red card in the 2-1 Carabao Cup win over Southampton.The 23-year-old replaced Alexander Isak, after the £125million British record signing opened his account, at half-time, but his first involvement was to be booked for punching the ball away in frustration.And when he slid home Federico Chiesa's pass five minutes from time to put Liverpool ahead again after Shea Charles had equalised, he wheeled away to the c

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot was not happy with match-winner Hugo Ekitike's "stupid" red card in the 2-1 Carabao Cup win over Southampton.The 23-year-old replaced Alexander Isak, after the £125million British record signing opened his account, at half-time, but his first involvement was to be booked for punching the ball away in frustration.And when he slid home Federico Chiesa's pass five minutes from time to put Liverpool ahead again after Shea Charles had equalised, he wheeled away to the corner flag and removed his shirt before holding it up for the cameras.It left referee Thomas Bramall with option but to issue a second caution followed by the red card, meaning the Frenchman will be suspended for the Premier League leaders' trip to Crystal Palace on Saturday.