Liverpool coach Arne Slot to miss Southampton clash through suspension

Liverpool coach Arne Slot to miss Southampton clash through suspension

Hassan Abdulsalam 17:01 - 17.12.2024

Slot was suspended after receiving his third yellow card of the season during Liverpool's 2-2 Premier League draw with Fulham.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot will be absent from the touchline during his team's League Cup quarter-final match against Southampton due to a touchline ban.

This suspension stems from Slot receiving his third yellow card of the season during Liverpool's 2-2 Premier League draw with Fulham.

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Touchline ban in England is less restrictive - Slot

Despite the ban, Slot remains confident in his ability to influence his team whether he is in the dugout or not.

Arne Slot is the new darling at Liverpool |Photo Credit: Imago

He clarified the nature of his suspension, noting that it's less restrictive than those he experienced in the Netherlands.

"If you are suspended in Holland you're not allowed to be in and around the dressing room or do media. This is a lighter version of suspension," Slot explained to reporters ahead of the game at St Mary's Stadium via Reuters.

The coach stated that he could still perform his essential pre-match and half-time duties.

"I'd say I'm used to it but this is the first time I am suspended. I'm still able to do the things I want to do. The least impact you have on your team is during the 45 minutes and the most is during halftime and before the game," Slot stated.

Liverpool's Arne Slot || Photo Credit: IMAGO / Propaganda Photo

While acknowledging the ideal scenario would be his presence on the sidelines, he accepted the consequences of his yellow card.

"The ideal situation is I would be on the sidelines but I got a yellow, which I probably deserved as well, so yes, this happens," he added.

Liverpool has enjoyed a strong start to the season, and the Reds currently lead the Premier League table and remain unbeaten in the new Champions League format.

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