‘Challenge on Iwobi sent me over the edge’ – Slot after Fulham hold Liverpool

Touchline outburst hands Arne Slot his third booking of the season following a mistimed challenge from Curtis Jones on Alex Iwobi, Soccernet.ng reports.

After a thrilling 2-2 draw with Fulham at Anfield on Saturday, Liverpool manager Slot emotionally admitted his touchline behaviour went too far, saying, “There were a few moments when I could have been given a yellow card.”

The former Feyenoord coach was visibly frustrated after midfielder Jones was booked for a mistimed tackle on Fulham player Iwobi.

This decision unimpressed the home crowd and saw Slot lose his usual touchline composure, resulting in a yellow card.

Alex Iwobi in action for Fulham against Liverpool.Alex Iwobi in action for Fulham against Liverpool.
Alex Iwobi in action for Fulham against Liverpool. Photo by Imago

Speaking to the media shortly after the game, Slot added: “It’s an emotional game and we were a man down, it’s frustrating. But 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.

“Here I am very, very happy about the performance, I couldn’t have asked for more but of course not with the result because if you drop points in a home game against Fulham that is definitely not what you expect and what you want.

“Being a goal down twice, it’s all going against you, except for one thing, which is our players and our fans, I thought we were outstanding today.”

Iwobi has scored five goals and provided three assists in 16 Premier League games for Fulham this season.

This post was last modified on December 15, 2024 3:07 pm

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