Arne Slot may nonetheless be within the dugout for Liverpool’s Premier League match in opposition to Wolves this weekend regardless of apparently receiving a two-match touchline ban for his purple card on the finish of a fiery Merseyside derby.
Liverpool have been on track to increase their lead on the high of the Premier League to 9 factors at Everton on Wednesday however James Tarkowski struck a shocking volley to degree 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 turned concerned earlier than Slot and assistant Sipke Hulshoff have been additionally despatched off by referee Michael Oliver.
The Premier League mentioned 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 mentioned in an announcement
“He’s handed a two-match touchline ban consequently.”
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 selecting up three yellow playing cards.
Doucoure and Jones will each serve one-match bans.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk mentioned he was eager to maneuver on shortly from the frustration of conceding a late equaliser at Goodison Park.
“That damage and may damage for every one in every of us however it’s the actuality,” mentioned the Dutch worldwide.
“You might have two issues you are able to do — you’ll be able to dwell on it and keep indignant about it or you’ll be able to 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 perfect factor to do.”
Wednesday’s draw within the ultimate derby at Goodison, forward of Everton’s transfer to a brand new floor, left Liverpool seven factors away from Arsenal on the high of the Premier League with 14 video games remaining.
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