Hugo Ekitike’s celebrations were cut short when he was shown a red card after firing Liverpool into the third round of the English League Cup with a late winner against Southampton on Tuesday.

The striker will now be suspended for the Premier League game against Crystal Palace on Saturday, Liverpool later confirmed.

Ekitike converted from close range in the 85th minute to secure a 2-1 win at Anfield after second-tier Southampton had threatened to force a penalty shootout. But his joy turned to anguish when he was sent off for a second yellow card after taking off his shirt during his celebrations.

Ekitike's latest goal was his fifth in eight games for Liverpool after having joined the Premier League champion this offseason from Eintracht Frankfurt for $93.5 million .

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