[b] 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. [/b]
