FA Confirm Charges for the Liverpool, Everton and Arne after Merseyside derby Mayhem
The English Football Federation (FA) was charged with Liverpool and Everton – as well as Reds’ head coach, Arne and his assistant Sipke HulShoff – after Manic derby Merseyside on Wednesday night.
A dramatic stopper for stopping from Everton James Tarkowski concluded controversial and chaotic 2-2 at Goodison Park. The provocative celebration of Abdoulaye Doucoure towards Liverpool fans pushed into the section after the last whistle welcomed the push of Curtis Jones, which encouraged a massive altercation between players, replacement, manager and police officers. As drivers, Doucoure and Jones were shown by other yellow cards.
LiverpoolThe coaching staff also lost its collective cool. SLOT’s long-standing assistant HulShoff was released after a turbulent exchange with Judge Michael Oliver before his boss also approached the officer.
Groove Would not dive into details his conversation with Oliver, but admitted that he “should have done otherwise.” After a confusing a series of conflicting statements From the Premier League, FA confirmed on Friday afternoon that the clubs were officially accused as well as Slot and HulShoff.
Each team allegedly “failed to ensure that their players and/or technical areas did not behave in an inappropriate and/or provocative way.”
The groove and Hullshoff were accused of acting inappropriately and/or using offensive and/or abusing words and/or behavior “according to officials. It was also alleged that HULSHOFF continued to act” in an improper manner and/or used offensive and/or abusing words and/or behavior “after receiving his red card.
Four parties have to respond to accusations until next Wednesday (February 19th).
The official statement of FA did not include any details about the penalties that would face slot or clubs, though the proposal to be a Liverpool manager can face an extended ban, since he has already collected three yellow tickets this season.