Virgil van Dijk facing quick reunion with Arne Slot despite Liverpool firing

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesVirgil Van DijkArne Slot is a candidate to become the new Netherlands head coach after the country's World Cup exit, and the former Liverpool boss could be reunited with his old captain, Virgil van Dijk, in the processVirgil van Dijk was Arne Slot's captain at Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Arne Slot is believed to be in the frame for the Netherlands job following the team's World Cup elimination, a development that could see the former Liverpool boss reunited with his former skipper, Virgil van Dijk.Slot enjoyed a two-year stint at Anfield before his dismissal at the conclusion of May. He secured the Premier League crown in his debut season after taking over from Reds legend Jurgen Klopp, but Slot ultimately paid the price for an acceptable second campaign, which saw Liverpool finish in fifth position.The Dutchman may soon be back in employment, however, given interest from the Netherlands national side in appointing him.The Dutch are searching for a new head coach following Ronald Koeman's departure, and Sky Sports Germany reports that discussions with Slot have already taken place.While it's uncertain whether Slot would be attracted to a move into international soccer, the position would offer the former Feyenoord boss a rapid return to management.Should Slot ultimately replace Koeman, he would be working alongside Van Dijk once more, who served as his captain at Liverpool.Van Dijk and Slot could work together again soon(Image: Getty Images)Van Dijk posted a respectful message when news broke that Slot had been dismissed from his role at Anfield, and even criticized the manner in which his departure was made public before the club had informed players, including himself.Van Dijk told NOS last month: "I landed in Amsterdam on Saturday afternoon, and it had already leaked."After that, of course, I had conversations.

But the decision had already been made earlier."It is not like they are asking me how or what."I have spoken with Arne and with Sipke (Hulshoff, assistant coach). That is the most important thing for me."I am very grateful to them.

For everything they have meant, not only to me but also to the club. Yeah... this is the reality."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Virgil Van DijkLiverpool FCArne Slot