Liverpool’s head coach, Arne Slot, has been handed a two-match touchline ban and a £70,000 ($89,000) fine following his actions after the Merseyside derby against Everton on February 12.
The suspension means Slot will miss Liverpool’s matches against Newcastle (February 28) and Southampton (March 8) but will be available for the Champions League clash against PSG (March 5) and the League Cup final against Newcastle (March 16).
FA’s Verdict on the Incident
An FA Regulatory Commission ruled that Slot’s post-match conduct was improper, stating:
“Arne Slot admitted the charge and was found guilty of using insulting and abusive words towards the referee and an assistant referee.”
His assistant, Sipke Hulshoff, was also dismissed alongside Liverpool’s Curtis Jones and Everton’s Abdoulaye Doucoure following chaotic scenes triggered by James Tarkowski’s late equalizer (2-2 draw).
Club Fines and Reactions
- Liverpool fined £50,000
- Everton fined £65,000
Slot admitted his mistake, saying:
“Football is emotional, and I let my emotions get the best of me after the game. I should have acted differently.”
Despite this setback, Liverpool remains 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League table, closing in on a record-equalling 20th league title.
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