Chelsea

Guus Hiddink: It Will Be Hard To Leave Chelsea

The Dutchman praises the Blues’ determination and desire this season.

Chelsea interim manager, Guus Hiddink, has stated that it will be very tough for him to leave the club at the end of the season.

The Dutchman was appointed as temporary boss at Stamford Bridge, after the sacking of Luis Felipe Scolari, and has guided the club to the FA Cup final and Champions League semi-final, as well as making a push for the Premier League title this season.

The Russia coach has always stated his intentions to leave the Blues at the end of the season, and has said he will retire after the World Cup next year in South Africa.

The 62-year-old has praised the team’s passion for the game, in the wake of their Champions League semi-final defeat to Barcelona.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Hiddink said, “It’ll be tough to leave it all, that’s true.

“I love to work with this club. I’m not defending where they crossed the line, but the way the boys reacted against Barcelona [in the Champions League] shows that there is such a very strong desire and personality in this team.

“They like to fight for their chances. I’ve worked with them with a lot of joy.

“I’ve enjoyed working
with this team. The players here aren’t just enjoying a good life, putting their feet up in luxury.

“They want to perform at a big club. That makes it very enjoyable and difficult to leave. I feel as if I’ve been intrinsically involved with this club.

“I could have come here and just gone through the motions, done a daily routine, for three months. But that’s not the way I like to work.

“Okay, sure, you don’t feel as if you’re a part of things on day one but I had that after a week here. In the end, though, we part. That’s just how it is. Let’s not be too dramatic. That’s life.”

The former PSV Eindhoven boss has just four more games left in charge of the Blues, one of which will give him the chance to win the FA Cup against Everton on May 30.