Arne Slot Receives Two-Match Suspension Following Red Card in Merseyside Derby

Key Takeaways

Arne Slot received a two-match touchline ban.
He was sent off for abusive language during the Merseyside derby.
The match ended in a 2-2 draw against Everton.
Slot had a previous one-match ban earlier this season.
Assistant coach Sipke Hulshoff was also dismissed.

Liverpool, Feb 13 (NationPress) Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been issued a two-match touchline suspension after the Dutchman received a red card during a chaotic conclusion to his team's 2-2 draw with Everton.

Liverpool aimed to increase its lead at the summit of the Premier League to nine points in Wednesday's derby against their city opponents, but a stunning volley from James Tarkowski in the eighth minute of stoppage time equalized the score.

Abdoulaye Doucoure's spirited celebrations in front of the away supporters sparked a furious response, leading to Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones confronting Doucoure, which resulted in both players being dismissed.

As fans surged onto the pitch, stewards and police intervened, with referee Michael Oliver also issuing red cards to Slot and assistant Sipke Hulshoff.

“Liverpool head coach Arne Slot was sent off at the end of the Merseyside derby for using offensive, insulting, or abusive language,” stated the Premier League.

“He is handed a two-match touchline ban as a consequence.” Slot will miss Liverpool's next two fixtures at home against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday and away at Aston Villa on Thursday.

Earlier this season, Slot had already served a one-match touchline ban, missing Liverpool's League Cup match against Southampton after receiving his third yellow card in a 2-2 league draw with Fulham.

Liverpool's assistant coach, Sipke Hulshoff, was also shown a red card amid the post-match chaos, preventing both him and Slot from addressing the media following the match.