After the 2-2 draw at Goodison Park, which featured contentious referee calls, Slot, visibly frustrated, approached referee Michael Oliver and gave him a firm handshake. Moments later, Slot was shown a red card, sparking confusion over the reason for his dismissal.
The Premier League clarified that Slot was sent off for using offensive, insulting, or abusive language, not for the handshake. As a result, he faces a two-match touchline ban and will miss Liverpool’s upcoming matches against Wolves and Aston Villa.
While the explanation has been provided, it likely won’t calm Liverpool fans, who were already upset with Oliver’s officiating during the game, including controversial fouls and decisions that led to Everton’s goals.
Despite his suspension, Slot will still oversee Liverpool’s preparations, and the team will aim to continue their success without him, as they did in the Carabao Cup win over Southampton.
