Turkey National team manager Guus Hiddink remains the favourite on Abramovich wish-list to replace sacked Carlo Ancelotti as the new Chelsea manager.
Guus Hiddink, Jose Mourinho and the Mourinho tutored young manager Villas-Boas from Porto are the top choices and in contention for the new Chelsea Manager. Jose Mourinho may not yet be ready to return from Real Madrid where he still wants to be victorous against mighty Barcelona in the Spanish league, whereas the Turkey National Team Manager Guus Hiddink would be the less problematic appointment, easier target for Abramovich thus the clear favourite. He is ready to answer Abramovich’s call despite the confusion that hangs over his position as manager of Turkey.
Guus Hiddink’s agent, Cees van Nieuwenhuizen declared publicly, that his client would not be available until Turkey’s European Championship 2012 qualifying campaign comes to an end in October.
Here is the possibility, which could reunite Guus Hiddink and Chelsea for a second manager spell at London
It is highly likely, that Guus Hiddink is going to be sacked if Turkey fails to defeat Belgium in Brussels in the important deciding match on the 3rd June, Friday next week. If so, The Belgium vs Turkey game could mark the elimination of Turkey from the European Championship 2012 qualifiers and Turkey Football Federation would have no other choice than firing the experienced Guus Hiddink, who still keeps his popularity among Chelsea fans and board, especially his number 1 fan, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.
According to sources close to Guus Hiddink, the man who guided PSV Eindhoven to European Cup glory in 1988 has even been given permission in principle by Roman Abramovich to operate as an advisor to Ajax while operating as Chelsea’s manager.
There was a very obvious change in the attitude of the Turks, following the rumors, as there was from Hiddink’s agent, Cees van Nieuwenhuizen.
Belgium vs Turkey game decides Guus Hiddink ‘s fate
Until now, both had dismissed speculations regarding Hiddink’s return to Chelsea but senior Turkey national team communications manager Turker Tozar stated: ‘At this point, we will leave everything to Mr Hiddink and if he sees the need to talk about this issue, he will do this personally. We have a press conference on May 27. If he wishes to comment on these rumours, he will do it.’
Guus Hiddink ‘s manager Van Nieuwenhuizen answered to a question on his client’s possible future club team management move, that such a possibility wouldn’t be ruled out.
The Belgium vs Turkey Euro 2012 Qualifier will be decider of Guus Hiddink’s fate with Turkey, and Turkish public awaits heatedly the performance of the Turkey National Team and Guus Hiddink’s pre and in-game decisions, and the squad taking the field.
