Slot insists Ekitike has not been fined despite 'stupid' sending off

Ekitike will miss the visit to Selhurst Park following his red card against the Saints, with Alexander Isak set to replace him although Slot warned the Swede is unlikely to play the full 90 minutes.

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025 - 12:36

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has dismissed any speculation that striker Hugo Ekitike has been fined for his sending off in the Carabao Cup clash with Southampton and subsequent suspension for the Premier League clash with Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Ekitike will miss the visit to Selhurst Park following his red card against the Saints, with Alexander Isak set to replace him although Slot warned the Swede is unlikely to play the full 90 minutes.