With a number of names being thrown about since the sacking of Scolari, many have looked to Guus Hiddink as a possible answer to our problems.
Many however, questioned the fact that his international commitments as the manager of the Russian national team could prevent him from taking up the role.
Today however, in a sensational piece of news, Hiddink has revealed his interest in the role whilst speaking to Reuters.
‘I must say that this is an exceptional situation.
‘If it was any other club aside from Chelsea my answer would be a straight no.
‘But Chelsea is different because I have good relations with the owner. So I would like to help them in this situation if I could.
‘But this would only be for the next two or three months until the end of the season.
‘Of course when Russia would play (World Cup qualifiers) I would go there to coach them during that (international window) as there won’t be any (league) games during that time.
‘I have already done that (combining two jobs) a couple of years ago when I was coaching Australia and PSV, so I’m familiar with the situation and what it takes.
‘I will not leave my job with the Russian national team. It’s out of the question.
‘When I took the Russia job it was a long-term project and I don’t like to leave it unfinished.’
So what do you think? Is the move to appoint Hiddink on a short term basis the right one? Can he save us from falling further down the table? Could he even lead us to Champions League glory?
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