FA Charges Slot, Liverpool, And Everton After Chaotic Merseyside Derby

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot and his assistant Sipke Hulshoff have been charged by the FA for misconduct at the end of Wednesday’s Merseyside derby.

Slot received a red card from referee Michael Oliver after the final whistle in the thrilling 2-2 draw against Everton, marking it as the last derby match held at Goodison Park.

The Dutchman and his assistant Hulshoff were deemed to have “acted improperly and/or used insulting and/or abusive words and/or behavior” towards the match officials.

Liverpool and Everton have also been charged with their players behaving in an “improper and/or provocative way following the final whistle”.

All parties involved must submit their responses to the charges by Wednesday, February 19th, which could result in fines and suspensions.

James Tarkowski’s 98th-minute equalizer sparked wild celebrations from the home Everton fans, with some spilling onto the pitch.

Slot and Liverpool were incensed that the goal was allowed to stand, claiming a foul by Beto on defender Ibrahima Konate shortly before.

At the final whistle, Abdoulaye Doucoure appeared to celebrate in front of the visiting Liverpool fans, triggering Curtis Jones to run in his direction and shove him away.

The scuffle created a fracas between both sets of players with Doucoure and Jones sent off by referee Oliver after receiving second yellow cards.

Slot and his assistant Hulshoff were also dismissed after approaching the officials on the pitch.

This indicates that the duo is anticipated to stay in the dugout as Liverpool, sitting at the top of the Premier League with a seven-point lead, hosts Wolves at Anfield on Sunday.