Source: Daily_Mail
Pressure of two jobs gets to Guus as confused Chelsea boss claims Arsenal star Arshavin plays at Sta
The pressure of working two jobs appears to be getting to Guus Hiddink after the Russia coach and Chelsea caretaker boss blundered by claiming Andrey Arshavin played for Chelsea.[LNB]As soon as Hiddink realised his mistake the Dutchman made it clear he wished the Arsenal forward did play at Stamford Bridge.[LNB]Speaking in Moscow ahead of two key World Cup qualifiers for Russia, Hiddink told journalists: 'Andrey is strong physically and psychologically. I talked to him yesterday. He likes it in England. And he's already become one of Chelsea's leaders.'[LNB] Confused: Hiddink claimed Andrey Arshavin was one of Chelsea's leaders[LNB] TODAY'S POLL Who has been the star man for Chelsea this season?[LNB]VOTE POLL RESULTS Close All polls Click to view yesterday's poll results Hiddink then realised his error and continued: 'What a slip of thetongue. Of course he's a leader in Arsenal - but he would be doing thesame at Chelsea.'[LNB]He went on to say that he had monitored the £15 million player's performances for Arsenal and was impressed.[LNB]'As for his adaptation in London, I think he's doing very well,' said Hiddink. 'I was amazed with what I saw. [LNB]'Arshavin adapted easily although it doesn't mean it was simple for him.[LNB]Impressive start: Arshavin has adapted well to life in the Premier League[LNB]'Playing in England requires a new level of physical fitness. They playalmost every other day and to survive there one needs both speed andstamina.'[LNB]Asked to comment on press reports that Roman Abramovich wants him toadvise on future Chelsea transfer deals, Hiddink said: 'I wouldn't mixmy work with the Russian national team and my temporary job at Chelsea.No one from the London club approached me about that. [LNB]'I want to concentrate now on the Russian preparations for the gamesagainst Azerbaijan and Liechtenstein. So let's forget about Chelsea atleast for the next week and a half.'[LNB] Chelsea face up to life without Hiddink as plans are made for next seasonForget Liverpool - Hiddink eyes last hurrah with Chelsea in Rome Euro finalNational service leaves Premier League bosses with a nervy wait and deserted training pitchesCHELSEA FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET [LNB]
