Arne Slot faced a two-match touchline ban and a £70,000 fine for acting inappropriately towards referee Michael Oliver after an intense Merseyside derby that ended in a draw. Slot allegedly used abusive language, claiming the referee 'gave them everything' and expressing disdain regarding the officiating. Although he accepted the charges, he disputed certain statements, claiming he simply indicated to Oliver that he would blame him for their league performance. Both Slot and assistant Sipke Hulshoff, who received a similar punishment, apologized for their conduct, acknowledging the need for better behavior in high-pressure situations.
Slot was given a two match touchline ban by the Football Association (FA) and fined £70,000 ($88,500) after he was shown a red card during dramatic scenes following a late goal by Everton.
In the report, Slot acknowledges that his actions were unacceptable and he 'let his frustrations get the better of him.'
However, Slot has disputed what he said, claiming he told Oliver 'if we don't win the league, I will have you to thank for that.'
Liverpool assistant Sipke Hulshoff -- who was also shown a red card after the match -- was given a two match ban and fined £7,000.
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