Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast Liverpool 2-1 Southampton | Post-Match Reaction | Ekitike goes from HERO to ZERO
Sep 23, 2025
Liverpool clinched a thrilling 2-1 win against Southampton in the League Cup, highlighted by Alexander Isak's first goal and Hugo Ekitike's dramatic red card after his victory celebration. Federico Chiesa stood out with two assists, raising questions about his starting role for the next match. Concerns linger over Giovanni Leone's premature exit due to injury, while discussions about the team's center-back depth and left-wing options are heating up. A lively debate on player performances wrapped up the post-match analysis.
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Isak’s First Liverpool Goal
- Alexander Isak scored his first Liverpool goal just before half-time from a defensive error by Southampton's keeper.
- Theo Squires frames it as a simple, morale-boosting tap-in to kickstart Isak's Liverpool tally.
Promising Debut Cut Short
- Giovanni Leone had an impressive Liverpool debut before being stretchered off with a suspected head knock.
- Squires describes him as probably the best player before his premature exit and hopes it is only concussion precautions.
Set-Piece Defensive Lapse
- Liverpool conceded a poor equaliser from a set piece due to a mistimed header by Ritaro Endo.
- The error left a simple tap-in for Shea Charles and highlighted lapses in defensive concentration.