Liverpool's Arne Slot Receives Two-Match Touchline Ban After Referee Incident

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has been handed a two-match touchline ban following his dismissal in the wake of a controversial 2-2 draw against Everton in the Merseyside Derby. Slot received a red card from referee Michael Oliver for allegedly using abusive language during a heated confrontation after the match, which also saw his assistant Sipke Hulshoff sent off. As a result of the FA's ruling, Slot will miss the next two Premier League matches, with assistant John Heitinga taking charge in his absence. Both Liverpool and Everton were fined for failing to control their players during the post-match chaos, which included a brawl resulting in additional red cards for players Curtis Jones and Abdoulaye Doucoure. Slot will, however, be eligible to manage during the upcoming Carabao Cup final against Newcastle. The FA's decision noted that Slot acted in an improper manner and imposed significant fines on both clubs and the coaching staff involved.