TNT Sports Disputes Arne Slot Interview Due to Presenter Missing Obscure Rule in Everton vs Liverpool Match

TNT SPORTS missed the chance to interview Arne Slot because of a little-known regulation that followed the draw between Liverpool and Everton.

The Reds dropped two crucial points after James Tarkowski netted a stunning equaliser during injury time in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.

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Beto had put Everton ahead within the first 11 minutes, but Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah answered for the visitors.

Tarkowski’s late equaliser set off jubilant celebrations among the Everton supporters.

However, following the final whistle, Abdoulaye Doucoure celebrated in front of the Liverpool fans, which led to a heated confrontation between the teams that escalated into a scuffle.

The midfielder received a red card, as did Curtis Jones, for their involvement in the altercation.

Referee Michael Oliver also issued Slot a red card for his protests during the match.

The Dutch coach was anticipated to speak to TNT Sports after the game, as the broadcaster was covering the match.

However, presenter Lynsey Hipgrave missed a lesser-known rule that prohibited them from interviewing the coach.

She mentioned: “We will be hearing the post-match insights from Liverpool manager Arne Slot after the break.

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“Actually, we won’t be able to because he received a red card at the end, preventing him from speaking with us.”

This restriction on immediate media interviews is in place to protect managers from the potential fallout of hasty remarks.

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TNT Sports did successfully interview Everton manager David Moyes after the match.

He expressed dissatisfaction regarding Doucoure’s red card, acknowledging it would leave them short-handed for the forthcoming games.

Moyes commented: “I’m disappointed with Doucoure because we need him; our squad is already thin at the moment.

“We must be careful with our actions.

“Keeping discipline in these matches is always difficult, and tonight was one of those instances where red cards can easily occur.”

Meanwhile, Everton was relieved that their cheeky matchday programme cover featuring Mikel Arteta did not have negative repercussions.

Liverpool supporters took the chance to tease their rivals with a banner that referenced Everton’s trophy drought.