Liverpool's post-match press conference was dramatically cancelled following their 2-2 draw with Everton in what was the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park, after manager Arne Slot and his assistant were sent off in a chaotic end to the match.
The Reds were on the verge of claiming victory in the historic fixture until James Tarkowski's 98th-minute equalizer changed the narrative, sparking a series of dramatic events that would unfold after the final whistle.
The match concluded in controversial circumstances when Everton's Abdoulaye Doucoure received his second yellow card for provoking Liverpool supporters. The situation escalated as Liverpool's Curtis Jones was also dismissed for retaliating against Doucoure. In the midst of this chaos, Slot found himself seeing red after what officials deemed to be a sarcastic and aggressive handshake with referee Michael Oliver. His assistant, Sipke Hulshoff, was also shown a red card in the aftermath.
The dismissals had immediate consequences beyond the pitch, as both Slot and Hulshoff were prohibited from conducting their mandatory post-match press conference. This left Everton manager David Moyes as the sole voice in the Goodison Park media room, with Liverpool unable to fulfill their press obligations.
The implications of these events could extend to Liverpool's upcoming fixture against Wolves on Sunday, with former Everton player Johnny Heitinga, now a first-team coach at Liverpool, potentially taking temporary charge due to the suspensions of both Slot and Hulshoff.
