Why Arne Slot is allowed on the touchline for Liverpool vs Wolves despite his red card at Everton
Arne Slot was allowed to be on the touchline against Wolves despite his red card at Everton and here's why.
Liverpool resumed their Premier League campaign at home to Wolves on Sunday following their 2-2 draw against Everton in midweek.
The rearranged Goodison Park fixture ended in controversy as Michael Oliver dished out FOUR red cards after the final whistle.
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Curtis Jones and Abdoulaye Doucoure were sent off following their on-field bust-up, which sparked a brawl.
Slot and his assistant Sipke Hulshoff were also dismissed following their furious outburst towards the match officials.
Why Arne Slot isn't banned from the touchline against Wolves
Despite seeing red against Everton, Slot took up his normal position on the touchline for his side's clash against Wolves.
That's because the FA are yet to make a decision on their punishment and will decide his fate after reading Oliver's official report.
The FA cannot sanction Slot and his coaching staff until they have responded to the charge, meaning he will be able to continue as normal until a verdict has been delivered.
Whether the Dutch boss appeals or not, a hearing into the matter may be held which would further delay any punishment, which could come in the form of a touchline ban or fine.
If he does receive a touchline ban, then he will be banned from the dugout and touchline from two hours before kick-off until two hours after the match has finished.
He faces a potential touchline ban for Liverpool's league games Aston Villa and Manchester City, which are their next two fixtures after Wolves.
Slot didn't speak after his team's draw against Everton, but he shared his views on his sending off during Friday's pre-match press conference.
"I think in general or 99 per cent of the time I can cope with my emotions quite well," he explained. "But it’s clear that I couldn’t cope with my emotions well enough during the game and especially after the game.
"If I could do this one more time, of course it’s not smart because I didn’t help anyone with that. But emotions took over after these seven or eight minutes.
"I don’t think those seven or eight minutes will ever be the same again in terms of all the games I’m going to play as a manager.
"But, still, if it happens next time, I should act differently – that’s completely clear. If I could do it one more time, I just had to go in and calm down and then maybe talk to the referee afterwards.
"But it’s easier said than done."
Nasir Jabbar