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Hiddink named Chelsea interim coach (updated)

Xinhua, December 19, 2015 Adjust font size:

Guus Hiddink has been named interim coach of Chelsea to take over Jose Mourinho who was sacked on Thursday, the Premier League champion announced on Saturday.

"I am excited to return to Stamford Bridge," Hiddink said in a statement on the Chelsea website.

"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." Endi