The Premier League have caused confusion after deleting words within an article on their official website

Liverpool boss Slot and assistant Spike Hulshoff confronted referee Michael Oliver after the final whistle to protest against James Tarkowski's last-gasp equaliser in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. Liverpool were adamant there had been a foul in the build-up, but Oliver awarded a goal, with VAR confirming the decision.

Both Slot and Hulshoff were subsequently sent off.

The declared on Thursday morning Slot's dismissal was due to him using 'offensive, insulting or abusive language'. They said: " head coach was dismissed at the end of the Merseyside derby for using offensive, insulting, or abusive language. He is handed a two-match touchline ban as a result."

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That may well still be the case. But there is confusion with the Premier League since deleting the above words within the article on their official website. They may well have jumped the gun on the situation, with understanding that the FA are waiting to go through the referee's report before making a decision.

After being dismissed, Slot was unable to conduct his post-match media duties following Wednesday's game, due to Premier League rules.

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First-team coach Jonny Heitinga could be in charge for Sunday's visit from struggling . And he may retain that role for Wednesday's trip to Aston Villa, if Slot and Hulshoff are indeed given two match bans. But there is also the possibility that Slot could still be in charge for the clash with Wolves.

Liverpool can expect a charge from the FA for failing to control their players under FA rule E.20. Premier League laws also dictate that a team who receive six cards within one match automatically qualify for a separate fine for misconduct. Coaches are included in this.

Liverpool saw yellow cards for Andy Robertson, Conor Bradley and Jones twice, while red cards were shown to boss Slot and his No.2 Hulshoff. As it is the first time the Reds have fallen foul of this rule, they stand in line for a £25,000 fine.

Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk pinned the blame for the post-match chaos on Abdoulaye Doucoure, insisting the star deliberately attempted to 'provoke' his team's fans.

“This is their cup final. We saw it last year, and this year it's a big blow. Doucoure wanted to provoke our fans. Curtis didn't think that was the right thing to do. I think the referee didn't have the game in control; I said that to him," Van Dijk fumed.

"It was a very big provocation from one certain player. We all saw it and reacted as a team as we were able to do. You know what happens nowadays, it becomes one big tussle. Then it is not me who has to deal with it, it is the referee and today I am not sure he had it fully under control.”

Van Dijk wasn't happy with referee Oliver and had his say on Curtis Jones' post-match dismissal also. He said: “For Curt to get a red, and everyone is jumping on it, in that case is a normal thing but I tried to stay calmer and get everyone away because I know how much we need everyone on Sunday,” said Van Dijk. “When the ref gives the manager and assistant coach a red as well that's a bit strange but it is what it is and we have to deal with that as well.

"And we will deal with it.”

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