Source: Daily_Mail
Two jobs Hiddink told country comes before club as he jets in to take over Chelsea
Guus Hiddink has been warned that Russia must come first as he prepares to take on the dual role of international and Premier League manager. [LNB]The Dutchman is due in London tomorrow for talks about succeeding Luiz Felipe Scolari as Chelsea [LNB]boss until the end of the season. [LNB]Leading football figures, including England boss Fabio Capello, have already spoken of the difficulties in juggling two such demanding positions. [LNB][LNB][LNB] Strict instructions: Russia must be the top priority for Hiddink[LNB]And now Vitaly Mutko, president of the Russian Football Union, insisted Hiddink should be in no doubt where his main loyalty lies. [LNB]Mutko said: 'In principle we are not against Hiddink combining the two jobs provided that our national team remain his top priority. [LNB]'Now further development of the situation totally depends on Hiddink himself. I'm going to meet him on Friday and talk through all details and conditions.' [LNB]Capello believes Hiddink will have a tough job dealing with the new combined role, even though the Dutchman had considerable success with PSV and Australia earlier in his career. [LNB]When asked what kind of manager it takes to be at the helm for games in the Premier League, Champions League and World Cup qualifiers at the same time, the Italian said: 'It is a job for three men. He did this before with Australia and PSV but I prefer to think of one job, not two.'[LNB] Big ask: England coach Capello reckons Hiddink will have a tough job[LNB] Hiddink was targeted by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, who is also an influential figure within the Russian Football Union, after the sacking of Scolari on Monday. [LNB]Should the 62-year-old agree to the short-term deal, he is expected to be well rewarded with a bonus package that could take his pay to £2.5million for just four months' work.[LNB]The full payment would depend on the club winning the Champions League as well as making sure they qualify for next season's competition. [LNB]Chelsea would like to have him in place before the FA Cup fifth-round tie at Watford on Saturday but Hiddink said: 'I do not think that it will all be resolved so quickly. If everything is well-organised, it will be possible for me to come to London. But I won't be able to give you a final answer for a few days.' [LNB]Chelsea captain John Terry, who is set to play for England against Spain in Seville tonight, admits Hiddink's methods made a big impression on him during the qualifying games against Russia for Euro 2008. [LNB]He said: 'I know his style of play, he likes to play football. His teams play. He wants to get the ball out from the back and play an awful lot. [LNB]'I'm just very shocked by what's happened. I have sympathy for Scolari. He's a great man. Unfortunately we weren't playing well and it falls on his head. Maybe they should look at some of us players. We did under-achieve.'[LNB] The anatomy of the perfect manager: Fergie's loving touch, Mourinho's pizazz and Don Fabio's glare[LNB]EXCLUSIVE: The Chelsea part-timer - Hiddink set to double up with Russia and Kenyon may be next to go[LNB]Shocked Terry blames his Chelsea team-mates for getting Scolari the sack[LNB]MARTIN SAMUEL: Performing seals are great at Abramovich's Chelsea - just so long as they win[LNB]MARTIN SAMUEL: No more puppets Roman, what you need is a monster[LNB]Look who Sir Alex has seen off in his time: The 923 who have come and gone...[LNB]CHELSEA FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB] [LNB]
