Hiddink 'unlikely' to be Blues boss

Guus Hiddink insists it is “very unlikely” he will manage Chelsea in the near future because club owner Roman Abramovich wants the Dutchman to concentrate on improving the fortunes of the Russian national team.

Hiddink 'unlikely' to be Blues boss

Guus Hiddink insists it is “very unlikely” he will manage Chelsea in the near future because club owner Roman Abramovich wants the Dutchman to concentrate on improving the fortunes of the Russian national team.

The Dutchman has been linked with the Blues job, especially since the departure of Jose Mourinho, but he insists he is looking to extend his contract as Russia coach – with Abramovich’s blessing.

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