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Former Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink set for Argentina role
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Argentina have lined up their World Cup dream ticket - Diego
Maradona and Guus Hiddink.
Hiddink's Russia failed to reach the 2010 finals last week but the Dutch
coach has been told to expect an approach from the Argentine federation
to work alongside volatile coach Maradona.
In a Dutch interview Hiddink revealed: "That would not be a bad idea,
would it?
"We know each other well. It even makes me smile thinking about it.
But I do have a contract with Russia, which covers the period of the World
Cup."
Maradona had former Argentina coach Carlos Bilardo appointed as his sidekick
as his team ensured a torrid passage to the finals, but the duo do not
get on.
Hiddink's pedigree at World Cup finals is impressive. He has enjoyed success
with Holland, South Korea and Australia at the last three tournaments.
He is also under pressure to accept a new long-term deal to stay with
Russia.
However, the scene is set for his return to Chelsea next season as a technical
director.
Hiddink said: "I love my job and I like working at the highest level.
But right now I don't feel too good.
"The knockout from the World Cup has affected me. At a moment like
this I wonder if I actually want to carry on coaching.
"I have the energy for it, but age and experience play a part in
all this. I want to take my time and I won't make a decision before the
end of January."
Mirrorfootball.co.uk,
21/11/09
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