Hiddink could turn to youth

16 February 2009 20:42
ew Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink has hinted that he could be prepared to promote young faces to reinvigorate the first-team squad at Stamford Bridge.[LNB] Hiddink has taken over at the Premier League outfit on a temporary basis until the end of the season following the sacking of Luiz Felipe Scolari.[LNB]Rumour has suggested that the Dutchman - who is also manager of Russia - faces a battle to mould a divided dressing room in West London, while critics have also implied that the Blues possess an ageing squad. [LNB]And Hiddink has indicated that he does not see age as a barrier as he prepares to solve Chelsea's problems.[LNB]InterestSpeaking to Chelsea TV while watching the club's reserve team play Portsmouth on Monday, Hiddink said: "It is good to see if there are some young players who might be very interesting for the near future.[LNB]"Even if you are a big club and if the first team is settled, you must always create space for youngsters.[LNB]"There are always promising youngsters and that is why you have to keep an eye on them.[LNB]"(First-team assistant) Ray Wilkins and I are always talking about this. If they (young players) are well, they are always committed.[LNB]"If they have the quality to come in, we do not hesitate to do so."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports