Liverpool captain Andy Robertson has known as Hugo Ekitike “foolish” for being dismissed for taking off his shirt towards Southampton and mentioned he could be “very stunned” if the striker doesn’t be taught from the incident.
On as a half-time substitute for British-record £125 million signing Alexander Isak, Ekitike emulated the Sweden worldwide by placing from a Federico Chiesea go however then obtained a second yellow card for eradicating his high, having been booked eight minutes after approaching for kicking the ball away.
Hugo Ekitike places Liverpool again in entrance!
The ahead is shipped off for a second bookable offence after taking his shirt off in celebration! 🟥 pic.twitter.com/zLvbU9R4kh
— Sky Sports activities Soccer (@SkyFootball) September 23, 2025
“The primary one was stupidity,” Robertson advised Sky Sports activities, discussing Ekitike’s cautions after the Scotland worldwide deputised within the 2-1 EFL Cup third spherical residence win for established skipper Virgil van Dijk, who was rested.
“Scoring a purpose is at all times emotional however he’s clearly forgotten he’s been booked. It’s foolish however he’s solely younger and he’ll be taught from it. I’m positive he received’t do it once more.”
Liverpool vs Southampton: Isak purpose for Reds
Isak opened the scoring two minutes earlier than half-time together with his first purpose because the 26-year-old’s protracted transfer from Newcastle, for whom he was the second-top scorer in final season’s Premier League behind Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah.
Liverpool have been constructing Isak’s health after he solely performed for the primary time this season on September 17, sending him again out at half-time towards Southampton for sprints.
Alexander Isak opens his account for Liverpool! ✅ pic.twitter.com/bth0Kq6yJU
— Sky Sports activities Soccer (@SkyFootball) September 23, 2025
“That was a brand new one,” mentioned Isak. “It was humorous… received to be match. I really feel good — I really feel match. It was good to get minutes however it’s a aggressive sport so the primary purpose is to win.
“It’s an amazing group to be part of and it’s solely going to get higher.”
Alexander Isak ‘seems to be match’ — Robertson
Southampton have received one in every of their first six second-tier video games of the season however had been heading in the right direction for penalties after Shea Charles fired in from shut vary within the 76th minute, just for Ekitike’s fifth purpose of the season to ship Liverpool by way of.
The Premier League leaders have now taken the lead after the 82nd minute in six of their seven matches in all competitions this season.
“We will’t maintain counting on it,” mentioned Robertson. “We weren’t wherever close to the requirements. You may see just a few of the lads hadn’t performed. We weren’t ok within the press and weren’t intense sufficient.
Shea Charles ranges for Southampton! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/07Rt0kp9AW
— Sky Sports activities Soccer (@SkyFootball) September 23, 2025
“I’m delighted to have [Isak] within the door. It’s all about strikers getting the primary purpose. The strain’s on them, which is possibly unfair.
“He seems to be match to me. The sports activities scientists, possibly, assume a little bit bit in a different way.”
Each groups are subsequent in motion on Saturday (15:00 BST / 10:00 ET / 07:00 PT), when Liverpool go to fifth-placed Crystal Palace within the high flight and Southampton host Championship leaders Middlesbrough.
Liverpool group vs Southampton
Liverpool beginning XI: Giorgi Mamardashvili, Jeremie Frimpong, Joe Gomez, Giovanni Leoni, Andy Robertson, Trey Nyoni, Wataru Endo, Curtis Jones, Federico Chiesa, Alexander Isak, Rio Ngumoha
Liverpool substitutes: Freddie Woodman, Milos Kerkez, Conor Bradley, Hugo Ekitike, Rhys Williams, Kaide Gordon, Kieran Morrison, Tommy Pilling, Jayden Danns
Southampton group vs Liverpool
Southampton beginning XI: Alex McCarthy, Elias Jelert, Ronnie Edwards, Nathan Wooden, Joshua Quarshie, Ryan Manning, Flynn Downes, Caspar Jander, Adam Armstrong, Leo Scienza, Cameron Archer
Southampton substitutes: George Lengthy, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Shea Charles, Kuryu Matsuki, Ryan Fraser, Tom Fellows, Jay Robinson, Ross Stewart, Damion Downs
When is the EFL Cup fourth spherical draw?
The draw for the following spherical will happen after third-tier facet Port Vale host Arsenal on Wednesday, September 24.
Presenter Simon Thomas will host the ceremony alongside former Liverpool and England midfielder Jamie Redknapp and ex-Sheffield United midfielder Michael Brown.
What time is the EFL Cup fourth spherical draw?
Arsenal vs Port Vale begins at 20:00 BST (15:00 ET / 12:00 PT), which implies the draw ought to happen shortly earlier than 22:00 BST (17:00 ET / 14:00 PT), relying on the quantity of added time within the sport and whether or not it requires penalties, which can happen whether it is degree after 90 minutes.
Ball numbers might be confirmed by the EFL on the morning of the draw.
Easy methods to watch the EFL Cup fourth spherical draw: TV channel, stay stream
The draw might be proven stay on Sky Sports activities Predominant Occasion and Sky Sports activities Extremely and might be streamed on Sky GO.
Through Now TV, Sky Sports activities prices £14.99 for a day membership, £28 a month for a 12-month membership or £34.99 a month with no contract.
Sky Sports activities memberships embody entry to all 12 stay Sky Sports activities channels and Sky Sports activities+, which provides stay streams and a devoted channel.
