Arne Slot‘s achievements have already led to fans placing him on a famous Kop banner alongside his legendary Liverpool predecessors, but how is he perceived in back his home country?

Considering its size, it is remarkable how much the Netherlands has influenced the way we play, coach and perceive football.

The diminutive nation with the world’s tallest people has provided some of the defining footballing philosophers.

It is said that much of the dominant possession-based way of playing in the modern game now seen across almost every level of the pyramid – even in amateur football – stems from the genius of Pep Guardiola.

Yet he formed his ideas from his experiences playing under Dutchman Johan Cruyff, who himself was inspired by fellow countryman Rinus Michels, the godfather and architect of ‘Total Football’ who led the Netherlands to Euro 1988 glory.

Along with the former, Louis van Gaal and Frank Rijkaard have also won the Champions League with their own tactical adaptations still rooted in intelligent possession and movement. Honourable mentions should also be given to Guus Hiddink, Dick Advocaat and Leo Beenhakker, who achieved great things at home and abroad.

And it is now well-established...