Hugo Ekitike intends to learn from his mistakes. The French striker had received a suspension match after his expulsion against Southampton (2-1) in Carabao Cup last Tuesday. Already warned of a yellow as soon as he got into play, the former Parisian received a red card for removing his jersey to celebrate his goal. A blunder who put his team embarrassment, the Reds facing Crystal Palace (1-2) in the Premier League without their top scorer.
The neo-Tricolore was not long in apologizing to supporters and teammates. A gesture of contrition he reiterated this Monday at a press conference on Monday, the day before the shock against Galatasaray in the Champions League.
Ekitiké aims for redemption
“It was not intelligent. I would say that I punished myself alone, so I felt a little disappointed to have to watch the guys from my home last Saturday (1-2 defeat against Crystal Palace in the Premier League, editor's note). But as I said, I apologize to all my teammates. This kind of thing will not happen again ”assured number 22.
The native of Reims should start the meeting as a holder and continue his promising beginnings with the Reds. He already displays a balance sheet of 5 goals and 1 assist in 8 games in all competitions in his new colors.
