When Liverpool fans can look forward to a first ever showdown between Jurgen Klopp and Arne Slot in 2026
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Jurgen Klopp has officially taken his first managerial role since leaving Liverpool in 2024.The German enjoyed a history-making stint at Anfield, which included winning the Reds their first-ever Premier League title.But he has now stepped into the international world of football, being confirmed as Germany’s new head coach on Friday.In turn, there is a real chance that Klopp and former Liverpool manager Arne Slot will be facing off later this year in UEFA Nations League action. How excited are you to see Florian Wirtz playing under Jurgen Klopp for Germany?
Do you think Liverpool will benefit from the new link-up? Photo Credit: Getty Images/Markus Ulmer/GES Sportfoto Germany and Netherlands to clash in UEFA Nations League in 2026The Dutchman was sacked by Liverpool in May after a torrid campaign which saw them finish fifth and fail to win any silverware.Almost right after he was let go, Slot was linked with AC Milan, but he now looks more likely to instead follow in Klopp’s footsteps and take up an international manager role.Ronald Koeman stepped down as Netherlands head coach after their disappointing World Cup, which saw them lose to Morocco on penalties in the Round of 32 at the end of June.It has now emerged that Slot is likely to replace Koeman in the dugout, which means a clash with Klopp could be on the horizon as early as September.At club level, the former Liverpool managers have never actually faced off, meaning the international stage could be where they meet for the first time.If Slot is appointed in the next two months, he will be in charge when the Netherlands host Germany in a Nations League match on September 24, 2026.Following that fixture, the European heavyweights will meet for a second time in the UEFA competition on November 16, 2026.It will also, of course, mean that Slot will be reunited with a number of former Liverpool players, including Cody Gakpo.Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Gravenberch are part of the Netherlands squad as well, while Jeremie Frimpong, who was in and out of the team under Slot last season, missed out on a 2026 World Cup call-up.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox