Reds’ manager Arne Slot was shown a red card alongside his assistant Sipke Hulshoff following his sides’ 2-2 draw against rivals Everton.
Both players saw straight red cards after chaos erupted between the fierce local rivals at Goodison Park. In a fittingly explosive send-off, the Toffees’ historic stadium hosted its final Merseyside derby in brutal fashion.
The Liverpool manager was one of four persons involved in the match to receive a red card from referee Michael Oliver as the match quickly descended into chaos.
The chaos that unfolded has grabbed headlines, especially with Slot’s heated words to the referee. Now, the Dutch tactician faces an immediate suspension.
Liverpool looked poised to extend their lead atop the Premier League to nine points after goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Mo Salah had erased Beto’s early opener.
James Tarkowski’s stoppage-time rocket shattered Liverpool’s hopes of a win, forcing them to settle for a draw. Now, LFC sits just seven points clear at the top of the Premier League, with the pressure mounting.
The main story, however, came at the end of the game, with intense scenes unfolding on the pitch.
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Slot’s response to receiving red card from Michael Oliver
The Reds’ manager was visibly frustrated by the chaos involving Curtis Jones and Abdoulaye Doucoure. He stormed over and aggressively shook referee Michael Oliver’s hand after the final whistle. The fiery gesture earned the Dutchman an immediate red card.
His assistant, Sipke Hulshoff, was also sent off in the aftermath of the incident.
It has now come to light what exactly Arne Slot said to referee Michael Oliver in the subsequent moments after his red card.
The initial confrontation between the two wasn’t caught on camera. However, a second look shows Slot reacting in disbelief, exclaiming, “You gave me a red card for that?!”
The consequences of these red cards were significant. In adherence to Premier League rules, neither Slot nor Hulshoff were allowed to attend the post-match conference. And both must serve a one-match ban.
This means the pair will be absent from the touchline during the Reds’ upcoming meeting with Wolves at Anfield on Sunday.
The chaos erupted when Everton’s Doucoure taunted Liverpool fans by celebrating in front of them after the final whistle. His antics sparked an angry reaction from Curtis Jones, igniting further tensions.
This led to a scuffle between the two players, and both had seen red cards for their involvement in the altercation.
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