Guus Hiddink: Nobody is irreplaceable at Chelsea

Chelsea interim boss Guus Hiddink says no-one is “irreplaceable” but that John Terry is performing “perfectly” as the captain’s contract dispute rumbles on.

The Chelsea skipper on Sunday night revealed he would be leaving Stamford Bridge after the club opted not to renew his contract.

Terry said the incoming manager may be able to reverse the decision, while Chelsea suggested a contract offer could be forthcoming and “the channels of dialogue (remained) open” — something Hiddink repeated yesterday.