The Reds won the game 2-1, but Ekitike's suspension overshadowed the victory. He will now miss the upcoming match against Crystal Palace due to the red card.
Manager Jurgen Klopp described Ekitike's actions as "needless" and "stupid," saying he should have controlled his emotions. Ekitike apologized for his behavior, stating that he let his emotions get the better of him.
The red card suspension applies to all competitions, including the Premier League, except for the EFL Trophy and National League Cup. These competitions have separate rules for red card suspensions.
Despite being down to 10 players, Liverpool held onto their lead and secured a spot in the fourth round of the EFL Cup. They will find out their opponents later in the week.
The team will now focus on preparing for their next match without Ekitike, who will miss the Crystal Palace game.
