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I'll not be staying at Chelsea: Hiddink
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Photograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC
via Getty Images
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Guus Hiddink insists he has no plans to make his temporary
stay as Chelsea manager a permanent one.
The Dutchman is combining his role as Russia's national coach with the
Blues job until the summer and he rejected renewed speculation that he
is to remain at Stamford Bridge for good.
Latest media reports claimed Hiddink would be replaced as Russia coach
by Dick Advocaat but the interim Chelsea boss was unaware of any change
to his situation.
"If there is something new I will announce it," said Hiddink.
"There is nothing new. It is not an everyday issue and we stick to
what we have said recently.
"I have settled in quickly. But I knew a bit of Premier League, English
football and this club, and I am the kind of person who tries to adapt
as soon as possible.
"This is high-level football and we have to keep up with the demands
for this. I was very well received and have been backed up by all the
departments assisting the first team.
"I am also very happy with the contribution of Ray Wilkins."
Hiddink also rejected claims that he had brought in tough new disciplinary
measures.
The Chelsea players have begun wearing club suits to games and been fined
if they are late for training. But the Dutchman said such discipline was
normal for most clubs and not something he had introduced.
"So far I am very happy with the way we are working," added
the Dutchman. "In my previous club, players were fined for being
late for training and at the end of the season, we donated that money
to a charity.
"It is standard to a club, especially a big club, that everyone is
living up to a normal discipline. It is a normal discipline when you work
at a big club and also a small club. It is nothing I have invented."
Hiddink's assessment of Chelsea after their 1-0 victory over Juventus
was that they tired quickly in the second half. However, after studying
data from their wins over Aston Villa and Juventus, the Dutchman (pictured)
has been forced into a re-think.
"I have studied the last two games and when we have gone 1-0 up we
have a tendency to drop back as a team and the gap between the defence,
midfield and attack is too big," he added.
Hiddink' side face Wigan at Stamford Bridge today.
Belfasttelegraph.co.uk,
28 February 2009
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