Chelsea: Holland praises Chelsea attitude

The Chelsea supporters were unanimous in their support for the “Special One”, and vented their frustration by booing certain players before the match.

“They played with a little bit more freedom and I think in the first half Oscar had a smile on his face, he tried the rabona with the back of his foot for a cross – you wouldn’t see that under Jose Mourinho”.

Meanwhile, Hiddink told the Chelsea website: “I am excited to return to Stamford Bridge”.

“The owner and the board welcome back a coach with a wealth of top-level experience and success, including his previous spell with the club in 2009 when we lifted the FA Cup”.

Chelsea legend and captain, John Terry in a match programme today, has admitted that his fellow players have to look at their performances and take responsibility for Jose Mourinho sacking.

The 69-year-old Hiddink’s latest firefighting role comes with Chelsea only four points above the Premier League relegation zone following an alarming slump just seven months after sweeping to the title.

“We don’t play to lose but we are responsible as well, we have top players so we shouldn’t be 15th in the league”.

Defender Terry said: “If it was the case where you could get rid of a lot of players, I’m sure clubs would do that, but unfortunately it does fall on the manager’s head”.

French global M’Vila was at a loss to explain why Sunderland were so hapless in the opening 45 minutes against the reigning Premier League champions, despite a tense atmosphere in West London which saw home fans boo Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas, and chant the name of the departed Mourinho.

Hiddink watched from the stands with Mourinho’s former assistants Steve Holland and Eddie Newton in charge for the day. “I know how good his work was the first time he was here and I am grateful to him for that moment, but it was a long time ago”.

Chelsea fullback Branislav Ivanovic said he empathised with the club’s fans after sections of the Stamford Bridge crowd voiced their displeasure at the recent performances of some players. It is going to be hard to win every game, we know that.