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- Guus Hiddink has been named as Chelsea interim manager until the end of the season
- The Dutchman will replace sacked Jose Mourinho with the Premier League champions faltering in 16th position in the table
- Hiddink took same role in 2009 when he led the Blues to FA Cup victory
- Steve Holland will take charge of Saturday’s match against Sunderland
- Hiddink will watch the game from owner Roman Abramovich’s box
Chelsea have appointed Guus Hiddink as their new manager until the end of the season.
The Dutchman, who had a previous spell in charge at Stamford Bridge in 2009, succeeds Jose Mourinho, who on Thursday paid the price for the club’s disastrous start to the season.
Hiddink, 69, whose last post was as Holland coach, said on the club’s official website: ‘I am excited to return to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs in the world but is not where it should be at the moment. However, I am sure we can all turn this season around.’
He added: ‘I am looking forward to working with the players and staff at this great club and especially renewing my wonderful relationship with the Chelsea fans.’
Hiddink is at Stamford Bridge for Saturday’s match with Sunderland but Mourinho’s number two Steve Holland will take control of the team alongside Eddie Newton, who is now assistant first-team coach.
Hiddink previously took temporary charge of Chelsea in February 2009 and guided the Blues to FA Cup success at Wembley.
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