The KNVB has been searching for a new coach since Koeman's departure, with Arne Slot initially considered for the role. However, Slot declined the offer to become the new coach of the Dutch national team. Nigel de Jong has suggested that Koeman might have stopped coaching in the summer.
Former Dutch international Willem van Hanegem has expressed his doubts about Reiziger's suitability for the role. Van Hanegem believes that Reiziger lacks experience and that the KNVB is proceeding slowly in the process of finding a new coach. He suggests that Louis van Gaal could be a good choice to become the coach of the Dutch national team, despite being 75 years old. Van Gaal has the necessary experience and has been successful in the past, according to Van Hanegem.
Luis de la Fuente, a former youth coach for the Spanish national team, is another example of a coach with experience. Van Hanegem points out that Reiziger has not had any significant experience as a coach and that the KNVB should look for a more experienced candidate. The KNVB's decision to speak with Reiziger has been met with criticism from Van Hanegem, who believes that there is no argument to support Reiziger's appointment as coach of the Dutch national team.