She commented on current Netherlands Under-21 coach Michael Reiziger, noting inconsistent performances. "I think Reiziger is also a candidate.
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I cannot judge whether he is suitable, but at Jong Oranje it is not top," Hendriks said.
Former manager Aad de Mos also backed Slot, suggesting he would accept a salary reduction from his previous eight million euro annual contract at Liverpool.
"Training Oranje is the greatest honor. And Arne knows that too.
If I hear the national anthem, I would sing along in the dugout with tears in my eyes.
Arne should just do it, because after that he can work at even more clubs. The Dutch national team looks great on your resume," de Mos said.
Former international defender Ruud Krol expressed reservations about financial feasibility if a buyout from Liverpool is required. "I think Arne Slot would be a very good solution.
But he will still be paid by Liverpool and it seems to be too expensive for the KNVB to buy out that contract.
So I wonder if that is feasible," Krol said.
Journalist Valentijn Driessen noted Slot is highly motivated to accept the position if KNVB technical director Nigel de Jong formalizes an offer.
"Arne Slot will come to Zeist on his knees," Driessen said.
Mikos Gouka, author of the book Slot-bal, shared details about Slot's immediate outlook.
"I understand that he wants to do nothing this summer and not step into a club.
Although he always says that he likes club football better than country football, I have no signals that he would not want to do the Dutch national team.
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In fact, I have understood that he would find it an honor to become national coach," Gouka said.
