Arne Slot might nonetheless be within the dugout for Liverpool’s Premier League match towards Wolves this weekend regardless of apparently receiving a two-match touchline ban for his crimson card on the finish of a fiery Merseyside derby.
Liverpool had been heading in the right direction to increase their lead on the prime of the Premier League to 9 factors at Everton on Wednesday however James Tarkowski struck a surprising volley to stage within the eighth minute of stoppage time.
Abdoulaye Doucoure’s wild celebrations in entrance of the away followers sparked a livid response, with Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones confronting Doucoure, resulting in the dismissal of each males.
With some supporters on the pitch, stewards and police grew to become concerned earlier than Slot and assistant Sipke Hulshoff had been additionally despatched off by referee Michael Oliver.
The Premier League stated on its web site earlier Thursday that Slot had been punished.
“Liverpool head coach Arne Slot was dismissed on the finish of the Merseyside derby for utilizing offensive, insulting, or abusive language,” it stated in a press release
“He’s handed a two-match touchline ban in consequence.”
However that assertion was subsequently deleted.
It’s understood the Soccer Affiliation must evaluate Oliver’s report earlier than making a call on what motion to take, if any, and a call could not come earlier than Sunday’s match at Anfield.
Slot served a one-match touchline ban earlier this season after choosing up three yellow playing cards.
Doucoure and Jones will each serve one-match bans.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk stated he was eager to maneuver on rapidly from the frustration of conceding a late equaliser at Goodison Park.
“That damage and will damage for every considered one of us however it’s the actuality,” stated the Dutch worldwide.
“You’ve got two issues you are able to do — you possibly can dwell on it and keep offended about it or you possibly can take it on board, begin the restoration and be prepared for Wolves as a result of that will probably be a troublesome take a look at once more and I feel that is the very best factor to do.”
Wednesday’s draw within the closing derby at Goodison, forward of Everton’s transfer to a brand new floor, left Liverpool seven factors away from Arsenal on the prime of the Premier League with 14 video games remaining.
