Arne Slot has finally revealed why Michael Oliver showed him a red card following the 2-2 draw against Everton in the Merseyside derby.
Arne Slot, 46, lost his temper following the dramatic 2-2 draw against Everton at Goodison Park on Wednesday, resulting in him being sent off, along with his assistant, Sipke Hulshoff, by referee Michael Oliver.
The match saw Everton take the lead in the 11th minute through Beto, who finished past Alisson after a clever free-kick by Jarrad Branthwaite. Liverpool responded quickly with Alexis Mac Allister heading in the equalizer, followed by Mohamed Salah scoring to put the Reds ahead 2-1 in the 73rd minute. However, a last-gasp volley from James Tarkowski in the 98th minute meant the points were shared.
Tensions rose after a confrontation between Curtis Jones and Abdoulaye Doucoure, the latter taunting the away fans, which led to a heated exchange. Slot approached the officials, and after a brief discussion, was shown a red card.
Slot did not attend the post-match press conference but addressed the media at 9 am on Friday, where he commented on the dismissal: “There is an ongoing process, and we have to respect that, so I can’t go into details.”
Arne Slot reflected on his emotional outburst during the 2-2 draw with Everton, where he was sent off after a dramatic ending to the match. The additional five minutes of extra time, which extended to eight, were crucial in sparking his frustration. He acknowledged that his reaction was driven by emotions and expressed hope to handle such situations differently in the future.
He emphasized the ongoing process following his dismissal, stating he did not want to disrupt it further. Despite the feeling of losing two points due to the late equalizer, Slot also praised the teamâs performance over the full 90 minutes, admitting that a draw was likely the fair outcome. He noted the mental strength and togetherness of the squad, which gave him confidence for the remaining 14 games of the season.
Slot also addressed the incident that led to Curtis Jones being sent off, which now sees the England international banned for one match. He explained that various events, including a VAR review, contributed to his emotional response. While he appreciated Jonesâ commitment to standing up for the team, Slot mentioned that there were better ways to show support. He acknowledged that his own actions were also influenced by emotion, which led to a wrong decision.
Liverpoolâs next challenge is against Wolves at Anfield on Sunday afternoon, where Slot hopes for a more controlled and composed performance.
