Indonesia’s national team continues to strengthen its connection with the Netherlands, with several Dutch-born players now representing the country after completing naturalisation.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst, previously in charge of Rangers and Besiktas, arrived at Liverpool during the summer to join Arne Slot’s technical staff. His appointment came after John Heitinga left Anfield for Ajax—although Heitinga has since been dismissed following Ajax’s difficult start to the campaign.
Van Bronckhorst’s Future Under the Spotlight
Indonesia’s impressive run to the fourth round of the AFC qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup came to a painful end with narrow losses to Saudi Arabia and Iraq. As the disappointment settles, attention is now shifting toward the 2027 Asian Cup, where the team hopes to bounce back.
With Van Bronckhorst boasting a coaching résumé that includes Feyenoord, Guangzhou City, Rangers, and Besiktas—and a career win rate around 58 percent—speculation is beginning to grow that his spell at Liverpool may be approaching a crossroads.
Pressure Mounts at Anfield
Liverpool’s coaching environment has become increasingly unsettled, especially after the shocking 3–0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, which intensified scrutiny on Arne Slot and his staff. The Reds have now suffered six Premier League losses this season, surpassing the four defeats recorded during their title-winning campaign in 2024–25.
Former Manchester United and Blackburn talent spotter Mick Brown told Football Insider that Slot urgently needs to steady the ship. While talk of a potential dismissal lingers in the background, the expectation is that Slot will be given room to navigate this challenging period—particularly after the significant overhaul of the squad last summer.
At the moment, chemistry and consistency remain the biggest obstacles for Liverpool as they attempt to reignite their title defence.
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