Five things you need to know about Guus Hiddink

Guus Hiddink previously managed Chelsea in the 2008/09 season

 

NEWS NEWS BLOG SPORT brings you five facts about Jose Mourinho's potential Chelsea replacement Guus Hiddink.

 

Betting is now suspended on Guus Hiddink becoming Chelsea's interim manager, so here's five facts you need to know about the Dutchman:

1. Hiddink has managed six international teams - Netherlands, South Korea, Australia, Russia and Turkey.

 

2. The Dutchman has previously acted as Chelsea's interim manager, taking over from  Luiz Felipe Scolari during the 2008/09 season.

3. In his final game in charge of the Blues Hiddink won the FA Cup, beating Everton 2-1 at Wembley.

 

4. Hiddink was the highest paid manager in world football in 2009, holding the Chelsea and Russian international jobs.

5. In February 2007 Hiddink was given a six-month suspended jail sentence and fined €45,000 after being found guilty of tax evasion by a Dutch court.