The FA has presented its findings after its investigation into the conduct of Liverpool head coach Arne Slot which led to his sending off following the final whistle in the Merseyside Derby – as the referee claimed the Reds manager swore at him.
The Dutchman was dismissed after confronting officials at the end of the game after his side was held to a 2-2 draw away at nearest rivals Everton. The Toffees had rescued a point in the 98th minute of play after it had appeared that the visitors had earned all three points.
As the Blues supporters celebrated earning a draw in dramatic fashion against their neighbors, tempers flared – leading to Liverpool’s Curtis Jones and Everton’s Abdouleye Doucoure being sent off. Likewise, Reds boss Slot was given his marching orders after a heated conversation with officials on the field of play after the result was confirmed.
Now, the FA has released the following statement on the matter, as they issued their conclusions after Slot’s conduct was investigated. Their findings reveal that Slot is claimed to have swore at referee Oliver, leading to him being issued with a red card.
The statement read: “It was reported by the Referee that following the full-time whistle, he was approached by LFC’s Arne Slot (“AS”) who had entered the field of play to confront the Referee and the Match Officials team. Tensions were running high.
“It was alleged that AS’ manner was confrontational and aggressive. It was alleged that he initially used abusive words initially used abusive words whilst shaking the Referee’s hand including that the Referee had ‘f—— give them everything’ and that AS hoped that the Referee ‘was proud of that performance’.
“The Referee thereafter confirms (having reviewed the video footage to clarify) that he was approached again by AS around one minute later.
“In this exchange, AS once again shook the Referee’s hand and said ‘if we don’t win the league, I’ll f—— blame you’. It is then further alleged that AS turned to the Assistant Referee and shouted twice that it was “a f—— disgrace.” As a result of AS’ conduct, he was shown a red card by the Referee.”
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