SLOT SEES LIGHTER SIDE OF CUP BAN

Unfazed boss says he deserves third yellow card that got him suspended for Saints trip

- Reuters

LONDON - Arne Slot will not be on the touchline during Liverpool's League Cup quarter-final clash with Southampton on Dec 18, but he said he does not expect his ban to impede his ability to impact the team.

The Dutchman will be serving a touchline ban during the match, after receiving his third yellow card of the season during Liverpool's 2-2 English Premier League draw with Fulham on Dec 14.

"If you are suspended in Holland you're not allowed to be in and around the dressing room or do media. This is a lighter version of suspension," Slot said ahead of the game at St Mary's Stadium.

"I'd say I'm used to it but this is the first time I am suspended. I'm still able to do the things I want to do. The least impact you have on your team is during the 45 minutes and the most is during half-time and before the game.

"The ideal situation is I would be on the sidelines but I got a yellow, which I probably deserved as well."