GUUS HIDDINK has revealed he has held talks with unsettled Chelsea defender Gary Cahill.
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Earlier this week a source close to Cahill said the 30-year-old considered himself to be "at the crossroads of his career".
The news came as a shock, given Cahill only signed a new long-term contract last month.
Having been displaced by Kurt Zouma under new boss Hiddink, the England international was apparently worried about losing his place in Roy Hodgson's squad ahead of Euro 2016.
The news came as a shock, given Cahill only signed a new long-term contract last month.
Having been displaced by Kurt Zouma under new boss Hiddink, the England international was apparently worried about losing his place in Roy Hodgson's squad ahead of Euro 2016.
But Hiddink calmed fears among the Blues support, by explaining Cahill wanted to stay during their talks.
"Gary is of big value and will prove that in the upcoming time," he said. "If players are not playing frequently, they must get frustrated.
"I spoke to him a few days ago about the situation, which I like to do always with my key players. He's not to be considered second choice. He's of big importance and will be, with the multitude of games coming up.
"Gary is of big value and will prove that in the upcoming time," he said. "If players are not playing frequently, they must get frustrated.
"I spoke to him a few days ago about the situation, which I like to do always with my key players. He's not to be considered second choice. He's of big importance and will be, with the multitude of games coming up.
"He was very open and very clear. He would love to stay at this club. There was no single space left by him to say he wasn't happy. He's very happy here, but he's not playing. And that gives him a bit of frustration, which is normal.
"But I like his attitude in training, never giving up, and that will always be rewarded. There was no hint that he wants to leave.
"He's of value. As far as I'm concerned, I will have him in the upcoming months and the club will have him in the upcoming years. He signed a new contract recently which is a signal he loves the club and likes to be here."
"But I like his attitude in training, never giving up, and that will always be rewarded. There was no hint that he wants to leave.
"He's of value. As far as I'm concerned, I will have him in the upcoming months and the club will have him in the upcoming years. He signed a new contract recently which is a signal he loves the club and likes to be here."
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