Overview

• He scored an 85th‑minute winner in the Carabao Cup against Southampton, then received a second yellow for removing his shirt and was sent off.
• Slot publicly labelled the celebration "unnecessary and dumb" before later stressing support for the player.
• British outlets had reported a two‑weeks’ wages penalty worth more than €500,000, but the club has not confirmed this and Slot now denies any fine.
• Ekitiké posted an apology on Instagram, saying his emotions got the better of him and addressing the "Reds family."
• Under competition rules he will serve a one‑match suspension and is set to miss Saturday’s trip to Crystal Palace.