Liverpool manager Arne Slot and his assistant Sipke Hulshoff were shown straight red cards after a fiery Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
The match ended in chaos after Everton’s dramatic 98th-minute equalizer.
Liverpool’s Curtis Jones and Everton’s Abdoulaye Doucoure were also sent off for their roles in a heated altercation. The tensions that erupted at the Merseyside derby may affect the teams in their further matches.
Slot furious as Liverpool crumble after late equalizer
Everton captain James Tarkowski scored a stunning equalizer deep into stoppage time, sparking wild celebrations among home fans.
Doucoure celebrated aggressively in front of Liverpool supporters, provoking an angry response from Jones. Players from both teams rushed in, leading to a major confrontation on the pitch.
Referee Michael Oliver and his assistants struggled to restore order as tensions flared. Security staff and coaches stepped in to separate the players.
After reviewing the situation, Oliver issued second yellow cards to Jones and Doucoure, sending both off. The Liverpool bench protested, believing a foul on Ibrahima Konate should have been given before the equalizer.
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Liverpool management under crisis due to suspension
Slot approached the officials angrily, demanding an explanation for the controversial decision. As per Thomas Wragg, His protests quickly escalated, leading Oliver to brandish a straight red card.
Hulshoff, who also confronted the officials, received the same punishment. Both coaches were furious as they left the pitch, while Everton fans celebrated the dramatic end to the game.
With Slot and Hulshoff suspended, assistant coach John Heitinga will lead Liverpool in their next match. Heitinga, a former Dutch international, joined Liverpool’s coaching staff in 2024 after working at Ajax and West Ham.
Liverpool will now prepare for their upcoming fixture without their manager and assistant on the touchline. The club may also face further disciplinary action depending on the referee’s report.
This chaotic derby once again highlighted the fierce rivalry between Everton and Liverpool. Both teams must now regroup quickly and focus on their next challenges.
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