The KNVB's search for a new coach has been marred by controversy, with Arne Slot communicating early on that he didn't want the job. Nigel de Jong is considering appointing Roberto Martínez as the new coach, but the KNVB's handling of the situation has been questioned. According to Been, the KNVB should have communicated with potential candidates earlier, before the World Cup. "Regeren is vooruitzien," he said, meaning that governing is about foresight.
Been also expressed surprise at the KNVB's search for a new coach, given that the first matches after the World Cup are scheduled for September. He suggested that Peter Bosz, who was one of the candidates for the position, might have been a good choice if the KNVB had acted sooner. "Dan had Bosz wel 'ja' gezegd tegen Oranje, hij was één van de kandidaten," he said, meaning that Bosz would have probably accepted the job if the KNVB had approached him earlier.
The KNVB's delay in announcing a new coach has left the situation uncertain, with Been stating that he is "heel benieuwd wie het gaat worden" - very curious about who will be appointed. The first matches after the World Cup are scheduled for September, and the KNVB will need to make a decision soon.