Liverpool’s manager, Arne Slot, has conveyed remorse over his impassioned response following Everton’s stoppage-time equalizer in the recent Merseyside derby, which ended in a 2-2 stalemate. Slot was dismissed by referee Michael Oliver post-match and now faces possible disciplinary measures from the Football Association.

In hindsight, Slot recognized that the prolonged stoppage time and several disputable incidents during the game fueled his frustration. He conceded, “The emotions got the better of me and if I look back, I would love to do it differently.” Slot stressed his commitment to better emotional regulation in future scenarios.

The fixture was characterized by escalating tensions, leading to several dismissals, including Liverpool’s Curtis Jones and Everton’s Abdoulaye Doucouré, after a clash. Slot, typically calm, displayed uncharacteristic agitation during the match.

As Liverpool gears up to face Wolverhampton Wanderers in their next match, Slot’s availability on the sidelines remains in question, pending the FA’s investigation. The team also faces potential lineup issues, with Curtis Jones suspended and forward Cody Gakpo questionable due to a foot injury from the derby.

Slot’s admission of his emotional misstep highlights the intense pressures of high-profile matches and underscores the necessity of maintaining composure, even amid provocation and contentious events.