Ekitike apologises to Liverpool fans after 'stupid' red card | Sports

LONDON, Sept 24, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Hugo Ekitike has apologised to Liverpool fans after he was sent off for removing his shirt following his late League Cup winner against Southampton -- a celebration labelled "stupid" by manager Arne Slot. The 23-year-old new signing slid home Federico Chiesa's pass five minutes from time to seal a 2-1 win over second-tier Southampton as Liverpool produced another late show at Anfield on Tuesday. The France forward had replaced o125-million ($168 million) British-record signing Alexander Isak at half-time after the Sweden international opened his account for the club. Ekitike's first involvement was to be booked for punching the ball away in frustration. Shea Charles equalised but Ekitike scored the winner in the 85th minute...