Russians admit Hiddink fear

11 March 2009 22:56
Russia admit they fear manager Guus Hiddink will remain at Chelsea beyond the end of the season.[LNB] Vitaly Mutko, president of the Russian Football Union (RFU) confesses that the chance to manage Chelsea is a huge draw.[LNB]Hiddink has agreed to take charge of Chelsea until the summer following Luiz Felipe Scolari's departure, thus taking on a dual role as he continues to be head coach of Russia.[LNB]Hiddink has performed well since arriving at Stamford Bridge and the Russians are desperate for the Dutchman to remain with them - but they admit Chelsea are in a position to lure him away.[LNB]"I don't think he would agree to join any club other than Chelsea, not because of his special relationship with Roman Abramovich, but because Chelsea is the kind of global side that any coach would like to manage," said Mutko.[LNB]"At the moment we have an agreement with Guus Hiddink that he will combine the two posts only until the summer.[LNB]"Of course everything can change, but we should take into account that, for Hiddink, it is better to work with a national side. He is not only a coach but also an organiser, a politician - not a club man."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports