Hiddink hints at return to Chelsea

TURKEY coach Guus Hiddink has heightened speculation of a possible return to Chelsea by insisting a club role is “more preferable”.

The Dutch tactician, who had a successful five-month stint in charge of Chelsea two years ago, is one of the favourites to take over from Carlo Ancelotti, who was sacked this month.

Hiddink has previously managed Australia and PSV Eindhoven at the same time, as well as Russia and Chelsea, and says he would prefer the tempo of a club role to a national coaching job.

Hiddink, whose Turkey side face Belgium in a crucial Euro 2012 qualifier on Friday, said he felt energetic at the age of 65.

He told Turkish daily Haberturk: “I feel energetic, so a club role is more preferable. And that’s what I like, working every day. I feel I need to do more.

“I’ve trained Australia and PSV at the same time, as well as Russia and Chelsea, and I was very happy. We’ll see what happens with Turkey.’’

Turkey are third in Group A, one point behind Belgium and six points behind leaders Germany, and a loss on Friday would jeopardise their chances of competing at Euro 2012.