Source: Daily_Mail
Hiddink expects to open talks with Abramovich as Chelsea search for Scolari replacement
Guus Hiddink's agent expects his client will speak to Chelsea [LNB]owner Roman Abramovich over the managerial vacancy at the London club following the sacking of Luiz Felipe Scolari.[LNB]Hiddink has been linked with the Chelsea job in the past and already has a relationship with the Blues' billionaire owner Abramovich through his role as Russia coach.[LNB]However, the Dutchman remains 'focused' on the task of leading Russia to the 2010 World Cup according to his representative Cees van Nieuwenhuizen.[LNB] Contender: Guus Hiddink is in the frame for the Chelsea job[LNB] 'I think because of the personal relationship he has with Mr Abramovich he will definitely talk to him and listen to him but I think Mr Abramovich realises he also he has not finished his job with Russia,' the agent told BBC Radio Four's Today programme.[LNB]Winners are grinners: Russia coach Guus Hiddink (left) celebrates after the Euro 2008 quarter-final victory over Holland in Basle[LNB] 'I think that Guus and Mr Abramovich know each other well enough - he's not going to say he is not going to talk to Abramovich and he is not going to listen.[LNB]'He is focused on his job with Russia, he is with the team on a training camp in Turkey and he is looking forward to qualifying with Russia for the World Cup.'[LNB]Hiddink confirmed he had not heard from Chelsea.[LNB]'Right now I am preparing for dinner with the squad and don't want to think about where or what people are saying about me or what the bookmakers believe,' he said.[LNB]'I've heard about Scolari's departure, but there have been no calls from Chelsea. And as you know, I never comment on rumours - it serves no point or purpose.'[LNB]The president of the Russian Football Association, Vitaly Mutko, added: 'Guus Hiddink has a valid contract that expires in 2010 and I have no doubt that he will see it through.'[LNB] Get me Guus: Chelsea owner Abramovich targets Hiddink after Scolari axe[LNB]'Lucky Guus' ticks all the right boxes for Abramovich and Chelsea[LNB]Performing seals are great at Abramovich's Chelsea - just so long as they win[LNB]CHELSEA FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB][LNB] [LNB]
