From the excitement of four goals – with the last being a 98th-minute volley by James Tarkowski that sent the Gwladys Street end into chaos – to a post-match brawl resulting in four red cards, the 2-2 draw was a whirlwind of dramatic events. ..Continue Reading
In the aftermath of an event that brought the entire city to a standstill, one of the biggest talking points was the dismissal of Liverpool manager Arne Slot after he approached referee Michael Oliver.
Initially, Slot’s actions didn’t seem overly aggressive, but newly surfaced footage offers a clearer view of the situation.
Slot was one of four individuals sent off after the final whistle, along with assistant manager Sipke Hulshoff, Curtis Jones, and Abdoulaye Doucoure.
Hulshoff was red-carded for vehemently protesting Tarkowski’s goal, which had undergone a lengthy VAR review for offside and a potential foul in the buildup.
Doucoure received a second yellow card for provoking the away fans post-match, while Jones was shown a second yellow for starting the scuffle.
Footage from TNT Sports showed the final part of an incredulous Slot exchanging words with Oliver before giving the official an angry handshake that seemingly prompted the referee to reach for his red card.
Newly released footage shows the entire altercation. Watch the video below:
The exact words exchanged between Slot and Oliver are unclear at this time, but it’s believed that the sarcastic and aggressive handshake led to Slot’s suspension, according to reports from the Daily Mail and Goal.
As a result, both Slot and Hulshoff will be absent from the dugout when the Reds host Wolves at Anfield on Sunday.
In their absence, assistant first-team coach John Heitinga, who made 140 appearances for Everton during his playing days, is expected to take charge.
Liverpool currently hold a seven-point lead over Arsenal in the Premier League table with 14 games remaining, but Wednesday night’s fiery Goodison Park showdown has reignited the title race.
