Liverpool boss Arne Slot offers explanation for actions that earned him touchline ban
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Liverpool manager Arne Slot is set to serve a touchline ban for next Sunday's crucial Premier League clash against Tottenham after receiving his third yellow card of the season.
The Dutch coach was booked in the 57th minute of Liverpool's match against Fulham at Anfield following his protests over a Curtis Jones booking.
The suspension comes at a critical moment for the Reds, as they prepare to face Spurs in North London in a fixture that could have significant implications for the Premier League title race.
The incident unfolded when Curtis Jones made a late challenge on former Everton player Alex Iwobi.
Arne Slot was shown a yellow card during Liverpool's 2-2 draw against Fulham
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Referee Tony Harrington showed Jones a yellow card for the tackle, a decision that sparked an immediate reaction from Slot on the touchline.
The Liverpool manager's outburst at the official's decision prompted boos from the Anfield crowd.
Harrington responded by brandishing a yellow card at Slot, marking the Dutchman's third booking of the season.
Unlike player suspensions, managerial bans can only be served during Premier League matches, making the Tottenham fixture Slot's mandatory absence.
While Liverpool defender Andy Robertson's suspension from the Fulham match will apply to Wednesday's Carabao Cup quarter-final against Southampton, different rules apply for managers.
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The touchline ban means Slot will be unable to direct his team from his usual position when Liverpool travel to North London next weekend.
The timing is particularly challenging for Liverpool, as they look to maintain their title challenge following Arsenal's draw on Saturday.
Despite the heated moment, Slot displayed humility in his post-match reflections.
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Andy Robertson was sent off against Fulham
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"There were a few moments when I could have been given a yellow card," the Liverpool manager admitted.
He acknowledged the emotional nature of the situation, stating: "It's an emotional game and we were a man down, it's frustrating."
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Arne Slot was magnanimous over the decision to book him
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Slot refused to criticise the officials, adding: "It's difficult to judge for me because I only see it in real-time like the referee."
"We have to accept what VAR sees. You know how important these decisions can be.
"We ended up with a draw and I don't think we can blame the referee for that."
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