Slot has been without a club since the summer, after his two-year stint at Liverpool came to an end. The coach had held talks with the KNVB about the national team job, but ultimately decided to pursue a club role. PEC Zwolle holds a special place in Slot's heart, as he played for the club and later ended his playing career there. He also started his coaching career in the club's youth team.
The match between PEC Zwolle and NEC was a penalty-filled affair, with all goals coming from converted spot kicks. At halftime, the score was 1-2 in favour of NEC. Slot's presence at the match has sparked speculation about his future, but no concrete information is available at this time.