Ekitic's irrational behavior has been criticized a lot. Jamie Redknapp said: "I can only say that he has a brain in his mind. Ekitic has performed very well since joining Liverpool. He has been scoring goals and started very well. I really regret him. Just because of this impulse, Ekitic cannot participate in the game against Crystal Palace.
"Why did he take off his jersey and show it to the audience? I have no idea. Is he trying to convey any message? There is no need at all. We all know who he is long ago and we also know that he is an absolute top player. Flynnon was asking him: 'What are you doing, buddy? ’”
host Mark Chapman asked Jamie Redknapp: Is it because his rival Isaac also scored a goal, which triggered Ekitic's over-celebration?
Xiao Lei said: "From the performance, Ekitic is not like being under pressure. He scored goals in every game and performed very well. Only he knows why he takes off his jersey. He knew the rules, which were global, and he had already received a yellow card, but he completely forgot. This is because of the excitement after scoring the goal.
"This is too expensive for Ekitic, because football is cruel, and even if you miss one game, it may overturn everything. If Isaac seizes the opportunity to play and score, then Ekitic may be on the bench. Previously, Ekitic has been the main striker of the team with his performance."