OFFICIAL: Chelsea Appoints Guus Hiddink As Mourinho's Replacement

The former Netherlands boss will return to Stamford
Bridge for a second stint in charge of the Blues
following the sacking of Jose Mourinho
Guus Hiddink has been appointed manager at
Chelsea until the end of the season, the club have
confirmed.

The defending Premier League champions parted
company with Jose Mourinho on Thursday with the
club 16th in the table and just one point clear of the
relegation zone.
Chelsea have won just four of their 16 league fixtures
so far this season and a 2-1 loss at leaders Leicester
City on Monday proved the final straw.
The Dutchman will be present for Saturday's meeting
with Sunderland but Steve Holland and Eddie Newton
will take charge of first-team affairs.
"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," Hiddink said in a
statement.
"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 was previously appointed on an interim basis
following the sacking of Luiz Felipe Scolari in 2008-09
and guided the club to FA Cup glory.
The 69-year-old has since coached Turkey, Anzhi and
Netherlands.