Slot given two-game touchline ban

Arne Slot’s red card against Everton resulted in a two-game touchline ban for the Liverpool manager.

After the Premier League draw ended 2-2 at Goodison Park on February 12 with him approaching referee Michael Oliver on the field.

Slot will miss both the 8-marathon visit to Southampton and the league leaders’ home game against Newcastle on Wednesday.

He can be on the touchline for the Champions League last-16 first-leg tie with Paris St-Germain on 5 March.

For failing to control their players, Liverpool’s assistant coach Sipke Hulshoff was banned for two games and given a £7, 000 fine. Both Liverpool and Everton were fined £65, 000 and £50, 000, respectively.

James Tarkowski’s 98th-minute equaliser sparked chaotic scenes, with Everton fans entering the field to celebrate.

For a push on defender Ibrahima Konate in the build-up, Liverpool believed Tarkowski should have ruled out the goal, which was checked by the video assistant referee (VAR).

Before handing Oliver a red card, Slot exchanged words with one of the assistant referees. Additionally, Hasshoff was terminated.

After five minutes of initial signaling, Slot, who was unable to speak with the media following the game because of his red card, later expressed his disappointment with how much stoppage time was being played.

Everton’s Abdoulaye Doucoure and Liverpool’s Curtis Jones were sent off after the final whistle for second yellow cards. Both served one-game bans.

After the international break, when Liverpool take on Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final on March 16, Slot will play his first domestic game back in the dugout.

Liverpool, who are 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League, face Everton at Anfield on 2 April.