Liverpool Boss Slot Banned After Everton Drama As VAR Controversy Erupts
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has received a two-game touchline ban from the Football Association following his red card in the match against Everton. Slot was dismissed for approaching referee Michael Oliver on the pitch after the 2-2 Premier League draw at Goodison Park on February 12. He accepted the charge and was also fined £70,000. The ban means Slot will be absent from the touchline for Liverpool's home fixture against Newcastle and the subsequent match against Southampton on March 8. However, he will be permitted to resume his touchline duties for the Champions League last-16 first-leg tie against Paris St-Germain on March 5. Liverpool assistant coach Sipke Hulshoff was also disciplined, receiving a two-game ban and a £7,000 fine. Both clubs faced financial penalties, with Liverpool fined £65,000 and Everton £50,000 for failing to control their players during the heated […]