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Guus Hiddink likely to replace Jose Mourinho at Chelsea

London - Hiddink said he will not officially take charge of the team this weekend even if he agrees terms with the Blues, but he is likely to watch from the stands when Chelsea face fellow strugglers Sunderland in a crucial Premier League clash.

 Guus Hiddink confirmed on Friday that he is in talks to take over as Chelsea interim manager following Jose Mourinho's sacking.
Hiddink is Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich's top choice to replace Mourinho on a caretaker basis until the end of the season while he searches for a long-term successor. The 69-year-old Dutchman met Chelsea's directors for the first time in a London hotel on Friday afternoon, Dutch daily tabloid De Telegraaf reported. Hiddink has already had a successful spell as Chelsea caretaker boss in 2009, when he was hired after the dismissal of Luiz Felipe Scolari and steered Chelsea to FA Cup glory, while also reaching the Champions League semifinals during his three months in charge. Although many reports claim Hiddink is certain to take the job, the former South Korea and Australia manager says he is still deciding whether to accept Chelsea's offer. "I want to get as much information as possible," Hiddink said.
"The going's lousy for Chelsea at the moment and there are reasons for that. I first want to fully understand these reasons before making my decision."
Hiddink said he will not officially take charge of the team this weekend even if he agrees terms with the Blues, but he is likely to watch from the stands when Chelsea face fellow strugglers Sunderland in a crucial Premier League clash.