Former Liverpool manager Arne Slot has become the primary candidate to succeed Ronald Koeman as head coach of the Netherlands national team after Koeman resigned in late June 2026.
The Dutch squad was eliminated in the round of 16 by Morocco at the World Cup.
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Slot became available after leaving Liverpool in late May 2026, where his team finished fifth in the Premier League with 60 points.
According to reports from Soccernews. nl and Meemetoranje.
nl, several prominent Dutch football figures have endorsed Slot for the role despite potential financial complications.
Analysts Back Slot for National Team Role
Television presenter and football analyst Hélène Hendriks strongly favored Slot during a Sportnieuws. nl podcast, citing his comprehensive managerial capabilities.
"My first thought goes to Slot," she said.
Hendriks highlighted his media skills and strategic acumen. "He handles the press incredibly well and has a very strong analytical capacity.
Tactically, he is very strong," she explained.
She dismissed other domestic candidates like PSV Eindhoven coach Peter Bosz due to club commitments. "Peter Bosz is simply at PSV.
I would find it very strange if he suddenly left there," Hendriks said.
Hendriks also rejected hiring a high-profile foreign strategist, emphasizing sufficient domestic talent. "Pep Guardiola?
Yes, that is a top coach, but I think we have enough top coaches walking around in the Netherlands who can handle this job.
Then I would choose that sooner than a foreigner," she stated.
