Source: Daily_Mail
Chelsea want Guus Hiddink to help Ancelotti
Chelsea want Guus Hiddink back as part of the rebuilding process that saw them sign Fernando Torres for ?50million. [LNB]Dutchman Hiddink, who spent three successful months at Stamford Bridge as caretaker manager in 2009, is the man owner Roman Abramovich would like to replace Frank Arnesen as sporting director when his contract expires this summer. [LNB]Chelsea's billionaire owner intends to stand by head coach Carlo Ancelotti for at least one more season, but Abramovich is known to be looking for a high-profile figure to bring footballing clout to the club's executive tier.[LNB] Success: Guus Hiddink's previous spell at Chelsea culminated in winning the FA Cup in 2009[LNB]Chelsea have held talks with TxikiBegiristain, but the former Barcelona sporting director is not keen onthe role because Abramovich's influence does not give him completefreedom to recruit players. [LNB]West Ham manager Avram Grant hasalso been linked to the job because of his connections with the Russianowner, but Hiddink would be a popular appointment with the players andfans. [LNB]He parted company with Russia lastyear and signed a two-year contract to manage Turkey, but is alreadyunder pressure. After three wins, his team have lost their last threeand trail Germany and Austria in qualification for Euro 2012. [LNB]Defeat against the Austrians nextmonth could cost Hiddink his job. Torres, meanwhile, is relieved tohave left behind the hysteria surrounding his switch to Chelsea lastweek.[LNB] Debut from hell: but the arrival of Torres (left) can inspire Chelsea's youth players, says Frank Arnesen[LNB]The FA will probe the ugly scenesthat saw irate Liverpool supporters throw objects at the Spaniardduring his lacklustre debut on Sunday.[LNB]Torres was subjected to a torrent of abuse from fans who were still smarting at their former idol's transfer deadline-day move.[LNB]The 26-year-old, who yesterdayjoined up with Spain for their friendly against Colombia, admitted:'I've spent five very intense days and I come to Spain to enjoy mytime with my team-mates and forget the last week. [LNB]'I've said that I understood how theLiverpool supporters feel. I've been a fan of a team and felt the same.But teams are more important than any player. My move, it is so recent, with time the fans will be fairer.'[LNB] Days gone by: Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard go head-to-head at Stamford Bridge[LNB]A number of Liverpool supporterswere seen throwing various objects including club shirts with Torres'name on the back during the Anfield side's 1-0 win. [LNB]Referee Andre Marriner reported the incidents and FA chiefs will contact Liverpool and Chelsea to ask for their observations.[LNB]Goalkeeper Pepe Reina has called onfans to forgive Torres, saying: 'People naturally do not understand it,but I think they should make an effort to keep what he has given the club over the past three years.'[LNB] Reds have not ruined it! ?50m man Torres confident Chelsea can win titleBarcelona striker David Villa tips Torres to succeed at Chelsea despite dreadful debut against LiverpoolCarragher calls for his 'hero' Dalglish to be made permanent Liverpool bossManchester United star Rooney warns: Don't write Chelsea out of title raceFernandoh! ?50m Torres subbed as Dalglish takes his revenge on Chelsea All the latest Chelsea FC news, features and opinion[LNB] Explore more:People: Frank Arnesen, Roman Abramovich, Fernando Torres, Carlo Ancelotti, Pepe Reina Places: Barcelona, Liverpool, Spain, Germany, Austria, Turkey, Russia, Colombia
