Why Arne Slot Was Free to Take Charge Against Wolves

Why Arne Slot Was Cleared to Lead Liverpool Against Wolves

Arne Slot was present on the touchline for Liverpool’s match against Wolves, despite being shown a red card in the previous game against Everton.

Liverpool returned to Premier League action on Sunday following their dramatic 2-2 draw at Goodison Park, where referee Michael Oliver handed out four red cards after the final whistle.

Curtis Jones and Abdoulaye Doucoure were dismissed following a heated clash that escalated into a brawl, while Slot and his assistant, Sipke Hulshoff, were also sent off for aggressively protesting the officials’ decisions.

Despite being sent off at Goodison Park, Arne Slot was still allowed to manage from the sidelines against Wolves. This was because the FA had yet to finalize his punishment, as they were still reviewing Michael Oliver’s match report before determining any potential sanctions.

Until Slot and his staff formally respond to any charges, they are free to continue their roles as usual. The disciplinary process can take time, especially if Slot decides to appeal, which could further delay any suspension.

If a touchline ban is imposed, Slot would be prohibited from the dugout and technical area for a specified period—typically from two hours before kickoff until two hours after the final whistle. This means he could potentially miss key Premier League fixtures against Aston Villa and Manchester City.

While Slot did not immediately address his red card after the Everton clash, he reflected on the incident during his Friday press conference.

“I believe I manage my emotions well 99 percent of the time,” he admitted. *”But in that moment, I didn’t handle them as well as I should have.

“If I could do it over, I’d act differently—I didn’t help anyone in that situation. Emotions got the better of me during those seven or eight minutes.

“I doubt I’ll ever experience something like that again, but if I do, I need to respond differently. Ideally, I would have stepped away, calmed down, and spoken to the referee later. But in the heat of the moment, that’s easier said than done.”*