Liverpool captain Andy Robertson has praised his side’s resilience after edging past Southampton to book a place in the next round of the Carabao Cup — even though his earlier warnings about late drama went unheeded.The Reds once again needed a late surge at Anfield to get the job done. New signing Alexander Isak broke the deadlock with his first goal for the club, before Saints midfielder Shea Charles equalised. Just when extra-time looked certain, Hugo Ekitike struck in the final minutes to seal the win, only to be shown a red card seconds later for removing his shirt in celebration after already being booked.Rather than focusing on Liverpool’s patchy performance, Robertson shared a short but telling message on Instagram: “Into the hat 🙌.”The Scottish defender had recently urged his teammates to make victories more straightforward after the chaotic win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, when Liverpool let a two-goal cushion slip before rescuing the game late on. At the time, Robertson said:> “It’s great that we keep fighting until the end, but when you’re 2-0 up and dominating, it should be much more comfortable.”Speaking after the Southampton clash, Robertson also addressed Ekitike’s costly dismissal:> “I’ll be shocked if he repeats it. Everyone knows scoring brings emotion, but he just lost his head. The first yellow was avoidable, and now he misses the weekend. It’s silly, but he’ll learn.”Ekitike’s suspension means he will play no part in Liverpool’s upcoming Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace. His red card drew similar criticism from head coach Arne Slot, who described the incident as “needless and stupid,” emphasising the need for better emotional control in high-pressure moments.Despite the drama, Liverpool remain alive in the competition and continue their habit of grinding out late victories — a trend Robertson would prefer to see handled in calmer fashion.
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