Liverpool supervisor Arne Slot should wait to find the extent of his ban after he was despatched off amid fractious scenes on the finish of Wednesday’s Merseyside derby.
Slot approached referee Michael Oliver after a melee between the 2 units of gamers following the full-time whistle had seen Everton‘s Abdoulaye Doucouré and Liverpool’s Curtis Jones despatched off for second bookable offences.
Doucouré appeared to have a good time in entrance of Liverpool supporters after James Tarkowski‘s purpose within the eighth minute of stoppage time earned Everton a 2-2 draw within the last-ever Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
Jones reacted angrily and ran over to confront Doucouré, which led to ugly scenes.
Slot shook Oliver’s hand and appeared to say one thing to the referee, who then instantly produced one other pink card.
Liverpool assistant supervisor Spike Hulshoff was additionally despatched off.
There isn’t any automated suspension for a supervisor who has been dismissed, and any sanction has to return through a Soccer Affiliation (FA) cost, which have to be communicated to Liverpool no later than Monday.
Liverpool would then have three enterprise days following the cost to submit a response, with the FA allowed an extra three days to problem a reply.
It means Slot is nearly sure to be on the touchline for Liverpool’s subsequent two video games, on Sunday at residence to Wolverhampton Wanderers and Wednesday’s journey to Aston Villa.
The extent of the disciplinary motion for Slot will rely upon what he stated, and what’s in Oliver’s report. An prolonged touchline ban might be imposed by a Regulatory Fee if misconduct is deemed severe sufficient to warrant additional measures.
Nevertheless, Jones will routinely be banned from the Wolves recreation, whereas Doucouré is suspended for his aspect’s go to to Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Each golf equipment additionally face a Soccer Affiliation cost for failing to manage their gamers. Slot was unable to provide his response after the sport, as managers are barred from media duties if they’re proven a pink card.
Nevertheless, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk stated Oliver had “misplaced management” of the match.
“Clearly you noticed how they celebrated the purpose, they usually have each proper to,” Van Dijk informed TNT Sports activities.
“I believe Doucouré ultimately wished to impress our followers and Curtis did not suppose that was the correct factor to do and obviosuly what occurs when there’s a tussle.
“I believe the ref did not have the sport beneath management for my part … Each groups must take care of it. It’s what it’s. We simply want to maneuver on.”
