Arne Slot has been charged by the FA for improper conduct following his involvement in the heated altercation that took place after Everton’s stoppage-time equalizer in the Merseyside derby. The charge stems from Slot’s reaction to Abdoulaye Doucoure’s celebration in front of Liverpool’s away supporters, which led to a touchline confrontation involving players and staff from both teams.
Alongside Slot, assistant coach Sipke Hulshoff has also been charged, as well as both Liverpool and Everton for failing to control their players and staff during the incident. The FA will now review the case, and disciplinary action could follow, potentially including fines or touchline bans for those involved.
The FA has officially charged Liverpool head coach Arne Slot for improper conduct following the heated conclusion of the Merseyside Derby against Everton. According to an official statement relayed on X (formerly Twitter) by journalist Ben Jacobs, Slot is accused of “allegedly acting in an improper manner and/or using insulting and/or abusive words and/or behavior towards both the match referee and an assistant referee.”
Everton, Liverpool, Slot, and assistant coach Sipke Hulshoff have all been charged for failing to control their players and staff in the aftermath of Everton’s late equalizer. The FA’s statement cites that both clubs “failed to ensure their players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in an improper and/or provocative way.”
Live footage captured referee Michael Oliver showing Slot a red card following a tense post-match handshake, though the exact words that led to the charge remain unclear. Slot later admitted in his press conference that his emotions “got the better of me,” suggesting Liverpool may not contest the FA’s decision.
With the deadline for a response set after the Wolves fixture, Liverpool will need to navigate the disciplinary proceedings carefully, especially with crucial upcoming fixtures against Aston Villa and Manchester City on the horizon.
