Official: Arne Slot Banned for Two Premier League Matches
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been handed a two-match suspension by the Premier League following his conduct after the match against Everton earlier this month. The Dutch coach was found guilty of improper behavior and using abusive language towards the match officials.
"It was alleged that the Liverpool head coach 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. Arne Slot admitted the charge, and the Regulatory Commission imposed a two-match touchline suspension and £70,000 fine," read an official statement from the Premier League.
The ban takes immediate effect, meaning Slot will not be in the dugout for tonight's match against Newcastle United. He will also miss Liverpool's home game against Southampton on March 8.
However, the suspension only applies to domestic matches, so Slot will be allowed to lead the team in their Champions League Round of 16 first-leg clash against Paris Saint-Germain between these Premier League fixtures.
