Posted on: 04:02 Sat, 19 Dec 2015



Chelsea have confirmed that Guus
Hiddink will take over as manager until
the end of this season, 9iceunity
understands

The London club sacked Jose
Mourinho after a poor start to the
season that has seen the reigning
Champions dragged to an
unprecedented relegation battle.

Guus Hiddink will not take charge of
the game at home to Sunderland on
Saturday, but will be at the stands in
Stamford Bridge watching with
owner Roman Abramovich.

The Dutchman was delighted with
the appointment. He said:

‘I am excited to return to Stamford
Bridge.

“Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs in
the world but is not where it should
be at the moment. However, I am
sure we can all turn this season
around.

“I am looking forward to working
with the players and staff at this
great club and especially renewing my
wonderful relationship with the
Chelsea fans.”

Chelsea also confirmed via a
statement:

“Mr Abramovich and the board
believe that Guus has what it takes to
get the best out of our talented
squad.”

Guus Huddink won the FA CUP for
the Blues when he took temporary
charge after Luis Felipe Scolari was
sacked in 2009.