Guus Hiddink opens door for Chelsea return

Last updated : 31 May 2011 By Daily Mail

Turkey boss Hiddink, who had a successful five-month stint in charge of the Blues two years ago, is one of the favourites to take over from Carlo Ancelotti who was sacked earlier this month.

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The Dutchman, whose Turkey side face Belgium in a crucial Euro 2012 qualifier on Friday, said he felt energetic at the age of 65 and had been very happy in the past when he coached national and club sides at the same time.

'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,' he told Turkish newspaper Haberturk.

Day job: Hiddink is currently the manager of Turkey, who are struggling in Euro 2012 qualifying

'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. Turkish media reports have said Hiddink could be sacked if the team fail to qualify for the finals.

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Hiddink also said he had not yet received an official offer from any club sides.

'There is no official offer yet, but I can't guarantee anything. I haven't told the chairman (Turkish Football Federation chairman Mahmut Ozgener) what I thought yet. But he's an intelligent man. I am sure he follows the world media,' Hiddink said.

He also said his Turkey contract was valid for another year. 'I never told anybody I was going to continue working here. The team is focused on me, I would affect the team negatively if I answered the speculation,' Hiddink said.

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Source: Daily Mail

Source: Daily Mail