Source: Daily_Mail
Hiddink could be back at Chelsea if Russia miss out on World Cup finals
Keeping his options open: Hiddink[LNB]Guus Hiddink could return to Chelsea [LNB]in November if Russia fail to qualify for the 2010 World Cup finals. [LNB]The Dutch coach has won six of his seven games since taking charge of the Chelsea squad last month. [LNB]Hiddink agreed to replaced sacked Luiz Felipe Scolari until the summer after the Russian Football Union allowed him to combine both roles. [LNB]Several members of the Chelsea squad have since urged the Dutchman to extend his stay but so far the 62-year-old has remained steadfast in his desire to resume his full-time duties with Russia at the end of the English season. [LNB]However, Hiddink admits there is a clause in his agreement with Russia that he could leave if he fails to lead the nation to the 2010 finals in South Africa. [LNB]'I will focus on Russia after this project but people say, "Think about it, stay",' said Hiddink. [LNB]'I enjoy it with the Russians but I do have a clause that says we can stop in November if Russia don't qualify. [LNB]'Then, the Russian FA can choose another direction and I would also be free to go.'[LNB]Hiddink's Russia are currently second in World Cup qualifying Group Four having lost one of their three games. [LNB] They lie four points behind leaders Germany with a game in hand and face the group's whipping boys Azerbaijan and Liechtenstein at the end of this month. [LNB]Meanwhile, Hiddink has been given a boost ahead of Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash with Tottenham at White Hart Lane. [LNB]Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba returned to training after collecting a knock on his knee in the 1-0 win over Manchester City last Sunday. [LNB] Who's your money on in the Champions League? Sportsmail's team-by-team guide to the last eight [LNB]Chelsea pile on the pressure for red-hot Hiddink not to quit as Blues boss[LNB]Benitez bursts up the top earners league but where's Fergie? United genius lags behind when the managers flash their cash[LNB]Chelsea risk Fergie fury with swoop for Manchester United starlet Gorre[LNB]Wenger: I don't care who we get in the big draw - my side will beat anybody[LNB]CHELSEA FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB][LNB]
