Arne Slot is currently set to take charge of Liverpool’s weekend clash against Wolves following confusion around his red card ban after Wednesday night’s dramatic Merseyside derby.

The Dutch coach confronted Michael Oliver after the full-time whistle, with Slot subsequently sent off.

Slot was unhappy with the decision to allow James Tarkowski’s 98th-minute equaliser, believing Reds defender Ibrahima Konate had been pushed in the build-up to the goal.

He was seen berating the fourth official on the touchline before continuing his protests in front of Oliver after the final whistle.

As a result of his sending off, Slot wasn’t able to conduct any of his usual post-match media duties.

It was initially claimed earlier this afternoon (Thursday) that Slot had been given a two-match ban by the Premier League.

In a news article explaining the decision, the Premier League said: “Liverpool head coach Arne Slot 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.”

However, that no longer appears to be the case, with the Premier League having since deleted the line about Slot getting a two-match ban.

Instead, the Football Association will now decide whether the case is a standard or non-standard one. If it’s the latter, a hearing will be needed, meaning the fiasco is unlikely to be resolved ahead of Sunday’s match at Anfield.

It came amid a fiery end to the final-ever Merseyside derby at Goodison Park, with Slot receiving one of four red cards following the unsavoury scenes at full-time.

Alongside the Liverpool head coach, assistant manager Spike Hulshoff was also given his marching orders, while Curtis Jones and Abdoulaye Doucoure picked up second yellow cards for their role in a post-match melee.

The hostilities continued to spew over into the post-match interviews, with Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk taking aim at the Everton players and the referee.

Speaking to TNT Sports, he stated: “We saw how they celebrated the goal, they have every right to.

“But in the end I think [Abdoulaye] Doucoure wanted to provoke our fans and Curtis [Jones] didn’t think that was the right thing to do.”

Van Dijk added: “Then obviously you know what happens when there’s a little tussle.

“But I think the ref didn’t have the game under control, in my opinion. I said it to him. I don’t know what it is, but it is a fact.

“Both teams had to deal with it. It is what it is. Like I said, take the point and move on.”

Liverpool boast a seven-point lead over second-placed Arsenal, with both teams in action this weekend.