Hiddink dreaming of Euro repeat

24 February 2009 08:26
Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink is dreaming of another taste of glory in the UEFA Champions League and feels his squad has the talent to succeed in Europe.[LNB] Hiddink, who has a contract at Stamford Bridge until the end of the season, won the European Cup when in charge of PSV Eindhoven in 1988.[LNB]And ahead of Wednesday's last-16 meeting with Juventus, the Russia coach has hinted that Chelsea are more likely to succeed in the continent than in the Premier League this term.[LNB]Hiddink expects the experienced Blues to be driven by past heartbreak after losing a penalty shoot-out to Manchester United in last season's final followed three previous semi-final defeats.[LNB]"As a young coach it is kind of a dream to have this cup in your hands," Hiddink said in the Daily Express.[LNB]Intense"When it happened once with me, it gave me such an intense and proud feeling of joy - you have achieved what you have bee dreaming of. To do it twice would be yet another dream.[LNB]"A team has the best chance of getting there if they have had frequent experience of getting close to finals, like Chelsea in recent years.[LNB]"It is a beautiful road but a very difficult road. But after something like that there is always a hunger.[LNB]"For us the Premier League is very difficult now, but as long as it's not mathematically decided, the players have an obligation to go for it.[LNB]"But the Champions League path is very attractive. If we can overcome Juventus then you can see May coming up."[LNB]

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