Former Chelsea boss Hiddink lined up to replace Juventus flop Ciro Ferrara

11 January 2010 19:12
Russia national coach Guus Hiddink is being lined up to replace struggling Juventus boss Ciro Ferrara. [LNB]The former Chelsea manager is among a number of managers the Italian club want to speak to following their 3-0 home loss at the hands of a David Beckham inspired AC Milan on Sunday. [LNB]Hiddink is the front-runner for the post and is ready to discuss his future after returning from a winter vacation inKenya. [LNB] One of the lads: Guus Hiddink led Chelsea to FA Cup glory last season [LNB]The 63-year-old is considering whether to stay on as Russia bossfor the Euro 2012 qualifiers, while he has also been linked with areturn to Chelsea as technical director.[LNB]Two games left? Under-fire Juventus boss Ferrara[LNB]The humiliating loss to AC Milan was Juventus third defeat in fourgames and leaves them 12 points behind pacesetters Inter Milan. [LNB]Fans in Turin showed their displeasure by lighting a fire in stands which stayed ablaze through most of the second half. [LNB]But Ferrara said: 'I don't feel as though my job is at risk. I aminstead very focused on what we must do in order to change thisnegative trend. [LNB]'I will accept any decision but as I have said before and Ireiterate, I will not leave this ship. It's a very difficult time forus.' [LNB]Juventus have given away nine goals in their last four games and former defender Ferrara understands the fans' frustration. [LNB]He added: 'It is us that have to change things around although right now, we are all hit by sadness.[LNB] 'I just want to recreate the spirit that there was at the start of the season.' [LNB] Welcome Beck: On-loan star David Beckham celebrates with Ronaldinho [LNB][LNB]Italy boss Marcello Lippi, who has denied he plans to return to theclub in an executive role after the World Cup, said: 'They're dealingwith several injuries but they're also going through a moment ofpsychological insecurity. [LNB]'I don't know the necessary measures that need to be taken but there are people within the club up to that task.' [LNB] Beckham and Ronaldinho turn up the heat on title rivals Inter in Juve routGuus Hiddink's agent dismisses reports that former Chelsea boss is ready to take over at Italian giants JuventusBallack calls for stability at Chelsea and tells Abramovich: Stop sacking bosses!CHELSEA FC

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