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Guus Hiddink: Chelsea Need More Depth To Win Trophies
The squad needs numbers and quality if the Blues want to collect silverware next year, according to the departing coach.
May 25, 2009 4:01:28 PM
Guus Hiddink may be leaving Chelsea, but that hasn't stopped the departing coach from issuing the club some advice in regards to their recruitment policy over the summer.
Hiddink feels that the Blues' squad lacks the kind of depth that their rivals, especially Manchester United, possess, and that additions are badly needed at Stamford Bridge if the west Londoners wish to retain their status as one of England's 'Big Four'.
When discussing the issue with Sky Sports, Hiddink said, "It's not up to me to talk about that, but the people at this club know they must improve in depth because we have a good squad and a good team, but everyone knows that Chelsea has to compete on three roads [Premier League, UEFA Champions League and FA Cup].
Hiddink feels that the Blues' squad lacks the kind of depth that their rivals, especially Manchester United, possess, and that additions are badly needed at Stamford Bridge if the west Londoners wish to retain their status as one of England's 'Big Four'.
When discussing the issue with Sky Sports, Hiddink said, "It's not up to me to talk about that, but the people at this club know they must improve in depth because we have a good squad and a good team, but everyone knows that Chelsea has to compete on three roads [Premier League, UEFA Champions League and FA Cup].
"You need a squad not just of 14 or 15 or 16 players, but you need quality players all over the place.
"But that's not up to me, that's up to the new manager and the board, of course."
Hiddink returns now to his full-time position as coach of the Russian national team, and he concluded by admitting that he would miss English football, where he seemed very much at home.
"I said once when I was working in Spain,
'when I finish here, I will do something different, maybe related to
football, but not in the flashlight of football as we are now'," he said.
"I could not keep that promise, so I won't promise it anymore. But I will miss it, of course."
Zack Wilson, Goal.com
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