OR Liverpool celebrated the qualification in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with the victory 2-1 On Southampton in Anfield, however, the night was overshadowed by the elimination of Hugo and the injury of young Giovanni Leoni.
Aitique, who came in as a change and scored the winning goal, was eliminated a few minutes later after receiving a second yellow card for his celebration -he took his jersey, and had already received a protest card. His energy caused the reaction by coach Arne Slot.
“Was unnecessary and stupid“, The Dutch technician told a press conference. “The first card was already unnecessary. You have to control your feelings. If you score in the Champions League final in the 87th minute, I might understand it. But I’m an old -fashioned. If I had scored such a goal, I would go to Federico Kieza and say: ” This goal is yours ””
Ekitique’s elimination means that the 23 -year -old striker will be absent from his home match against Crystal Palace on Saturday, depriving Liverpool a player who has shown a rhythm.
At the same time, Merseyside’s team is worried about the status of Giovanni Leoniwho was injured towards the end of the race. THE 18 -year -old defenderacquired in the summer by Parma, impressed in his debut, but left with discomfort.
“Did not feel well from the beginning“Slot said. “We will have to wait until tomorrow to see what it will be and likely to make magnetic. Usually, the player’s feelings say a lot. I saw Eredivizy’s a player leave with tears and was finally right. Let’s hope for the best”
The score had been opened earlier by Alexander Isak, succeeding in his first goal With the Liverpool jersey.
Source: Sport Fm
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