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Liverpool boss is said to have used “offensive, insulting or abusive language”

Two-match ban: Arne Slot is set to be in stands for upcoming matches

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Matt Verri2 minutes ago

Arne Slot has been handed a two-man touchline ban for his comments to Michael Oliver after the Merseyside derby.

The Liverpool boss approached the referee after James Tarkowski had scored a 98th-minute equaliser for Everton and shook his hand, but was shown a straight red card.

It has now been confirmed that the sending off was for something Slot said, and he is now set to be in the stands for upcoming matches against Wolves and Aston Villa.

“He is handed a two-match touchline ban as a result."

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