Guus Hiddink has been appointed manager at Chelsea until the end of the season, the club have confirmed.
The defending Premier League champions parted company with Jose
Mourinho on Thursday with the club 16th in the table and just one point
clear of the relegation zone.
Chelsea have won just four of their 16 league fixtures so far this
season and a 2-1 loss at leaders Leicester City on Monday proved the
final straw.
The Dutchman will be present for Saturday's meeting with Sunderland
but Steve Holland and Eddie Newton will take charge of first-team
affairs.
"I am excited to return to Stamford Bridge. 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," Hiddink said in a
statement.
"I am looking forward to working with the players and staff at this
great club and especially renewing my wonderful relationship with the
Chelsea fans."
Hiddink was previously appointed on an interim basis following the
sacking of Luiz Felipe Scolari in 2008-09 and guided the club to FA Cup
glory.
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