Arne Slot was published a two-sided touchline ban after being handed in against Everton during the Merseyside derby.
Slot and his assistant Spike Hulshoff confronted the referee Michael Oliver after the game to compensate for James Tarkowski.
Liverpool believed that a foul had occurred in building the goal, but Oliver gave it a decision confirmed by Var.
After a handshake with Oliver, the slot was shown a red card, which led to confusion with regard to the reason for its discharge.
The Premier League then made it clear that the dismissal was due to the use of “insulting, insulting or abusive language”.
In a statement, the Premier League said: “The head coach of Liverpool, Arne Slot, was released at the end of the Merseyside derby for the use of offensive, insulting or improper language. As a result, he receives a touchline ban from two games. “
As a rule, managers who receive red cards are subject to a one-match touchline ban. However, the use of abusive language led to an escalated slot ban with two games.
Another corner of Arne Slots Red Card tonight …
What did he say to Michael Oliver? pic.twitter.com/qzr376wkuw
– Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) February 12, 2025
As a result, he could not fulfill his media obligations after the game after the draw in Goodison Park on Wednesday evening.
Jonny Heitita, coach of the first team, will take on management tasks for the upcoming game against Wolves Heitita, who could continue this role for the following game against Aston Villa if Hulshoff is also banned from playing.
The midfielder of Liverpool, Curtis Jones, was also sent by Oliver for his role in an argument after the game. Jones pushed Evertons Abdoulaye Doucore after Doucore celebrated full-time before the Liverpool fans.
In addition to the forbidden for slot, Jones and potentially Hulshoff, Liverpool can expect an indictment of the football association because it does not control its players.
The rules of the Premier League have also planned a separate fine for teams that collect six cards within a single game. This includes cards that were output to trainers.
Liverpool received yellow tickets for Andy Robertson, Conor Bradley and two for Jones as well as red cards for slot and Hulshoff. They could be exposed to a fine of £ 25,000.
Despite the draw in the Premier League title race, Liverpool had a lead of seven points against the closest rival Arsenal.
The captain of Liverpool, Virgil van Dijk, attributed the brawl back to Doucore after the match and claimed that the Everton player intentionally tried to “provoke” the fans of Liverpool.
“This is your cup final. We saw it last year and this year it is a significant setback. Doucore tried to provoke our fans. Curtis reacted appropriately. I think the referee has lost control of the game; I broadcast that, ”he said.
