Guus Hiddink gave an interview to the Russian journalists at Chelsea
training ground in Cobham.
Andrei Arshavin Photo REUTERS
Yesterday the Russian national team head coach Guus Hiddink
gave a press-conference for Russian journalists. The Dutch specialist
won the third consecutive match at the head of Chelsea.
"I like everything here, because conditions of work in Chelsea are
perfect", said Hiddink. "The club does everything possible for
progress of players both from the first team and reserves".
"One of my tasks in Russia is creation of the same infrastructure
not only for the national team, but for the clubs and their players. I
am convinced that it can be materialized".
"It's wonderful when young Russian players have an opportunity to
play abroad. Players' exchange is always great, and we should make use
of this chance".
"Zhirkov and Dzagoev are said to move to Chelsea soon. CSKA and Zenit
impress football experts around the world, and these clubs and our national
team promoted growth of Russia's authority. But I won't discuss any particular
players".
"I don't call players to move to England. I think that players need
to get experience of playing not only in English championship, but in
Spanish, Italian and German leagues too. Roman Pavlyuchenko seems to get
used to the new life, while Andrei Arshavin is just adapting to his new
career, but both of them leave pleasant impression".
"I feel comfortable in London. I have to part between three cities
- London, Moscow and Amsterdam, it's hard but I like them all".
"I got acquainted with Roman Abramovich long time ago and thanks
to my work in Chelsea we see each other more often. Roman is really interested
in the club's development, he often visits out trainings. We also have
many subjects for discussion taking into account his interest in the Russian
national team".
"We have already started preparations for the World Cup qualifiers.
We have a clear vision of those players, who will be a part of our preparations,
as I keep an eye on them. I contact with my assistants Alexandr Borodyuk
and Igor Korneev, whom I fully trust".
"Meanwhile Dick Advocaat is rumored to head Russian national team,
but I state that I am not going to drop my job halfway. I opened the World
Cup-2010 qualifying campaign with Russia and I need to finish my job.
The second half of the year will be very tense, since we will play decisive
games".
"I like my work in Chelsea, but I am going to stay there until May,
while Russian team will be my priority concern".
