Golevar Ekitike received a red card for celebration: Slot criticized the player.

Emotions of the coach after Ekitike's red card

According to The Sun: Arne Slot tried to stay calm after Hugo Ekitike received a red card. However, his facial expression spoke for itself.

A huge vein on his forehead and a cool glance clearly conveyed to fans that the Liverpool forward faces serious consequences.

Match details

Ekitike received a second yellow card after taking off his shirt during the celebration of a goal in the 85th minute of the match against Southampton in the Carabao Cup.

The first card was awarded for his behavior when he threw the ball after the referee's whistle, granting a free kick to the opponent.

Slot's expression of disappointment quickly went viral after Liverpool's 2-1 victory.

User X wrote: “He will get a reprimand for this!”

Another added: “Slot doesn’t look pleased.”

A third commented: “The first card was for protest, so he got two unnecessary cards. He is a player who needs to learn before stepping onto the pitch.”

Due to the red card, Ekitike will miss the match against Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Liverpool has Alexander Isak in their squad, signed for £130 million for upcoming matches.

However, Slot emphasized that the Swede is not yet ready to play a full match.

During the post-match interview, the coach's expression had calmed down, but he did not regret Ekitike's behavior.

Slot said to Sky Sports: “It was unreasonable. I never played at this level, but when I scored a few goals, I just approached Federico Chizzy and said: ‘This goal is only thanks to you, not me’.

“It is always better to control your emotions. If you can't, do it in a way that doesn't lead to a yellow card.”

This situation was another reminder of the need to adhere to the rules of the game and control one's emotions during matches. At the same time, it poses a serious challenge for Liverpool, facing the lack of a key forward in upcoming matches, placing the team in a difficult position. The coach and the team must find an effective way to overcome this obstacle to continue their fight for victories in the league.