FA release statement as Everton, Liverpool and Arne Slot all charged after Goodison chaos
Liverpool boss Arne Slot, assistant Sipke Hulshoff and both the Reds and Everton have been slammed with a Football Association disciplinary complaint as the fall-out from Wednesday’s Merseyside derby continues.
Following the final whistle of the contentious 2-2 Premier League tie at Goodison, Slot was sent off after an on-field altercation with referee Michael Oliver.
The incident was mentioned in the match report by the official, along with the post-match turmoil that led to the dismissal of Sipke Hulshoff, Curtis Jones (midfielder for Liverpool), and Abdoulaye Doucoure (forward for Everton).
Following the Blues’ contentious equalizer by James Tarkowski in the 98th minute, which earned them a tie, Doucoure ridiculed the away end.
Jones reacted, and players from both teams, along with police and stewards, got into a brawl.
Both teams, together with Slot and Hulshoff, are now in the dock as a result of the FA’s decision; each side has until next Wednesday to reply to the accusations.
Because of this, Slot and Hulshoff can both keep their spots in the Liverpool bench for Sunday’s Premier League match against Wolves.
Slot, who is reported to have allegedly attacked an assistant referee after the match, is facing the risk of an extended touchline ban having already served a one-game suspension in December for accruing three cautions.
Hulshoff, meantime, has been prosecuted both for his red card and his subsequent reaction to the removal.
Everton and Liverpool can expect to be punished with a penalties should they be proven guilty. Newcastle United and Aston Villa were punished £20,000 and £30,000 respectively after being censured for a similar offense following a half-time altercation in the tunnel on Boxing Day.
The complete FA statement reads: “Everton, Liverpool, Arne Slot and Sipke Hulshoff have been charged following the Premier League encounter between the clubs on Wednesday, 12 February.
“It is alleged that both clubs failed to guarantee their players and/or technical area occupants did not conduct in an improper and/or provocative fashion following the final whistle.
“The Liverpool manager reportedly acted in an unprofessional manner and/or used disrespectful and/or abusive remarks and/or actions towards both the match referee and an assistance referee after the contest had completed.
“It is alleged that Liverpool’s assistant manager acted in an unprofessional manner and/or used disrespectful and/or abusive words and/or actions towards a match official, which led to his dismissal.
It is further alleged that he acted in an improper manner and/or used disrespectful and/or abusive remarks and/or actions 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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