New Delhi: After a tumultuous few minutes in which tensions between the players of Liverpool and Everton escalated, referee Michael Oliver showed Slot a red card after the final whistle. Due to the incident, Slot will miss two Premier League games, the league announced on its website. There have been allegations of being “offensive, insulting, or abusive language” from the Reds manager.
After the game, Slot was seen on camera approaching referee Michael Oliver to shake his hand and exchange a few words. However, after shaking hands, Oliver fumbled in his pocket and pulled out a red card for the Dutchman. An assistant referee was also observed receiving reprimands from the boss.
Whether Hulshoff’s ban will last longer than the usual one match is still uncertain. For their match against Wolves at Anfield, Liverpool will be led by former Everton star Johnny Heitinga. Despite having played in almost 150 appearances for the Toffees, Heitingha, at the age of 41 is currently an assistant coach at Liverpool.
🚨⛔ BREAKING: Liverpool boss Arne Slot handed two-match touchline ban for using ‘offensive, insulting or abusive language’ in exchange with Michael Oliver https://t.co/IU0aZs1J4v pic.twitter.com/qneLxCo5h5
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What happened at the end of the game?
During the fierce 2-2 draw, Liverpool’s Curtis Jones and Abdoulaye Doucoure were both sent off for two bookable offences. Each of the two will be banned for one match. Following a confrontation that broke out during post-match celebrations by Doucoure near the Liverpool away supporters in Goodison Park, they were both sent off.
After Everton defender James Tarkowski thundered home an equalizer in the 98th minute to steal a point from fierce rivals Liverpool in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison, everything had come to a head. Players and crew received four red cards and eight yellow cards during the game.
Liverpool maintained a commanding lead over second-placed Arsenal by increasing their lead at the top of the table to seven points despite surrendering points. The Reds will be going head to head against Wolverhampton Wanderers in their next Premier League fixture while Everton will face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
After a thrilling end to the Merseyside derby, things were heating up at Goodison Park where the players had a massive altercation. Meanwhile, Arne Slot was given a red card and now been suspended for the next two games for Liverpool. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
