Liverpool head coach Arne Slot, his assistant Sipke Hulshoff, and both Liverpool and Everton have been charged by the FA following incidents that occurred during and after Wednesday night’s dramatic 2-2 draw at Goodison Park.
Slot and Hulshoff were among four individuals shown red cards in a tense encounter that also saw Curtis Jones and Abdoulaye Doucoure sent off for a physical altercation. The Liverpool manager and his assistant received straight red cards for their reaction towards referee Michael Oliver and his officiating team after the game.
Initial reports suggested that Slot would miss Liverpool’s next match against Wolves on Sunday, just like Curtis Jones, who was dismissed for a second yellow card. However, the FA has confirmed that any suspension for the Dutchman and his assistant will be decided at a later date.
FA’s Official Statement
In an official statement released on Friday evening, the FA outlined the charges against both clubs and individuals involved.
Everton, Liverpool, Arne Slot and Sipke Hulshoff have been charged following the Premier League fixture between the clubs on Wednesday, 12 February.
AdvertisementIt is alleged that both clubs failed to ensure their players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in an improper and/or provocative way following the final whistle.
The Liverpool manager allegedly acted in an improper manner and/or used insulting and/or abusive words and/or behaviour towards both the match referee and an assistant referee after the match had finished.
AdvertisementIt is alleged that Liverpool’s assistant manager acted in an improper manner and/or used insulting and/or abusive words and/or behaviour towards a match official, which led to his dismissal.
“It is further alleged that he acted in an improper manner and/or used insulting and/or abusive words and/or behaviour towards a match official after being sent off.
Everton, Liverpool, Arne Slot and Sipke Hulshoff have until next Wednesday, February 19, to provide their respective responses.
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With the FA setting a February 19 deadline for responses, it means Slot and Hulshoff could still be on the touchline for Liverpool’s midweek Premier League fixture against Aston Villa. However, should any ban be handed down, the duo could end up missing the high-profile clash against Manchester City on February 23 instead.
