Liverpool manager suspended for two games for behaviour against Everton

Liverpool manager Arne Slot will not be on the bench against Newcastle on Wednesday after receiving a two-match ban for his behaviour following the derby against Everton (2-2), the English Football Association announced on Wednesday.

"The Liverpool head coach acted inappropriately and/or used insulting and/or abusive words and/or behaviour towards the match referee and an assistant referee following the end of the match," the FA said.

On 12 February, Everton equalised in the dying seconds of the derby, sparking chaotic scenes on the bench. Slot and his assistant Sipke Hulshoff were sent off at the final whistle for protesting to the referee against James Tarkowski's equaliser, which was validated after VAR intervention.

"Arne Slot has admitted the facts and the disciplinary committee has imposed a two-match suspension on him and a fine of £70,000 (€88,500)," the FA continued.

"I should have reacted differently after the match, but it's an emotional sport and sometimes individuals make bad decisions and that's something I did," the Dutchman lamented two days after the match.

Arne Slot will also miss the match against Southampton on March 8 but not the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 against PSG on March 5, as his suspension only applies to domestic competitions.