Keith Hackett shares Arne Slot punishment verdict after Liverpool boss' comments vs Crystal Palace
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Credit: Imago / beIN Sports Mon 27 April 2026 13:00, UK Arne Slot was within his rights to voice his frustrations after Crystal Palace took advantage of Freddie Woodman’s injury against Liverpool.That is according to former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA referee, Keith Hackett, who exclusively told Football Insider that the Reds’ boss should face no punishment for what he said about referee Andy Madley.Daniel Munoz netted in the second half at Anfield on Saturday, 25 April, but it was a rather controversial talking point, with the right-back lobbing the ball over the goalkeeper, who required treatment.In his post-match press conference, Slot said: I don’t blame them [Munoz], by the way, the referee should stop the game. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Arne Slot justified for voicing his opinions vs Crystal PalaceSpeaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former referee said: “I can’t believe that an elite referee couldn’t see that the goalkeeper was injured and unable to take part in the game.
The referee should have stopped the game. Was it easier for the referee to stop the game?
He’s saying it as it is. Why didn’t he stop the game?” Daniel Munoz at centre of further controversy at AnfieldMunoz certainly divided Premier League fans when scoring at Anfield, but he quickly became a pantomime villain when doing so, taking advantage of what appeared to be a serious injury.The Reds have lost both Alisson and Giorgi Mamardashvili to injury this season, so seeing their third-choice shot-stopper would have worried many this weekend.One fan’s actions were completely inappropriate, however, with Munoz being hit by a football thrown by a Liverpool fan, an incident which could have turned very sour had it been a different object.The authorities are expected to get involved after Palace’s No.2 was struck on the back of the head, with Slot unlikely to be punished for expressing his frustrations around the controversy. 🔴 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Liverpool Insider Access Get the full story from Anfield and the AXA Training Centre with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Merseyside.