Liverpool boss Arne Slot will serve a touchline ban for tonight’s Premier League game against Newcastle United.
The Dutchman has been punished for confronting match officials following the Reds’ controversial 2-2 draw with Everton earlier this month. He is now set to be banned from the touchline for TWO domestic matches, starting with the clash against Eddie Howe’s Magpies at Anfield.
Slot will be back on the touchline for Liverpool’s Champions League first leg trip to Paris Saint-Germain next Wednesday, before serving the second part of his two-game ban when the Reds take on Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday, March 8.
As Slot has only got a two-match suspension, he will be able to return to the touchline for the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle on Sunday, March 16.
Reds head coach Slot has also been fined £70,000, while assistant Sipke Hulshoff has been banned for two matches and handed a £7,000 fine. Everton and Liverpool were fined £65,000 and £50,000 respectively for failing to control players during the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
A statement from the FA read: “Everton, Liverpool, Arne Slot and Sipke Hulshoff have been charged following the Premier League fixture between the clubs on Wednesday, 12 February.
“It is alleged that both clubs failed to ensure their players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in an improper and/or provocative way following the final whistle.
“The Liverpool manager allegedly acted in an improper manner and/or used insulting and/or abusive words and/or behaviour towards both the match referee and an assistant referee after the match had finished.
“It is alleged that Liverpool’s assistant manager acted in an improper manner and/or used insulting and/or abusive words and/or behaviour towards a match official, which led to his dismissal. It is further alleged that he acted in an improper manner and/or used insulting and/or abusive words and/or behaviour towards a match official after being sent off.
“Everton, Liverpool, Arne Slot and Sipke Hulshoff have until next Wednesday, 19 February, to provide their respective responses.”
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