Chelsea boss reveals reasons why he benched Thibaut Courtois
The Dutch manager Hiddink defended his choice to rest goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois after a 1-0 loss at Swansea condemned Chelsea to a first Premier League defeat under their interim manager.
The Dutch manager Hiddink left Belgium international Courtois on the bench at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday, preferring to name Bosnia’s Asmir Begovic in his starting line-up.
Begovic did little wrong as Gylfi Sigurdsson’s 25th minute goal effectively sealed Swansea’s Premier League survival and left Chelsea mired in mid-table obscurity.
Hiddink claimed leaving out Courtois made sense because he wanted to give Begovic a chance to impress at a time when Chelsea are already preparing for incoming manager Antonio Conte’s arrival after Euro 2016.
“It is disappointing, but we gave some younger players the opportunity to play and that means there is a risk of losing games,” Hiddink said.
“However, I prefer to give these players the chance. And that is not just about a new manager.
“At a club like this, you have to show what you are capable of.
“The players have to be internally motivated, that is a key condition of being at a club like Chelsea.
“Begovic is a good keeper and he has proven that. He has done his job as a professional very well.
“He is 100 per cent committed in every training session and that is why I rewarded him with the chance to play.”
The Blues experienced manager was adamant the decision this week that Conte will take over in the close-season on a three year contract had no bearing on Chelsea’s lacklustre performance in south Wales.
“I don’t think so. What we did in the second half was good. I don’t think they had it in mind to look to next season,” Hiddink said.
“We expected a tough game because they needed three points and we were safe.
“We created some chances in the first 20 minutes, but we were sloppy in taking those opportunities.
“We thought it would come, but if you don’t take those chances you get into trouble and we got into trouble going 1-0 down.”
The Ex South Korea coach Hiddink was also ready to defend his choice to change young American defender Matt Miazga at half-time.
“We had some half chances that we did not take and then we went 1-0 down due to some sloppy defensive work,” Hiddink said.
“Also, he got a yellow card, and I did not want him to get another one.
The Dutch manager Hiddink defended his choice to rest goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois after a 1-0 loss at Swansea condemned Chelsea to a first Premier League defeat under their interim manager.
The Dutch manager Hiddink left Belgium international Courtois on the bench at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday, preferring to name Bosnia’s Asmir Begovic in his starting line-up.
Begovic did little wrong as Gylfi Sigurdsson’s 25th minute goal effectively sealed Swansea’s Premier League survival and left Chelsea mired in mid-table obscurity.
Hiddink claimed leaving out Courtois made sense because he wanted to give Begovic a chance to impress at a time when Chelsea are already preparing for incoming manager Antonio Conte’s arrival after Euro 2016.
“It is disappointing, but we gave some younger players the opportunity to play and that means there is a risk of losing games,” Hiddink said.
“However, I prefer to give these players the chance. And that is not just about a new manager.
“At a club like this, you have to show what you are capable of.
“The players have to be internally motivated, that is a key condition of being at a club like Chelsea.
“Begovic is a good keeper and he has proven that. He has done his job as a professional very well.
“He is 100 per cent committed in every training session and that is why I rewarded him with the chance to play.”
The Blues experienced manager was adamant the decision this week that Conte will take over in the close-season on a three year contract had no bearing on Chelsea’s lacklustre performance in south Wales.
“I don’t think so. What we did in the second half was good. I don’t think they had it in mind to look to next season,” Hiddink said.
“We expected a tough game because they needed three points and we were safe.
“We created some chances in the first 20 minutes, but we were sloppy in taking those opportunities.
“We thought it would come, but if you don’t take those chances you get into trouble and we got into trouble going 1-0 down.”
The Ex South Korea coach Hiddink was also ready to defend his choice to change young American defender Matt Miazga at half-time.
“We had some half chances that we did not take and then we went 1-0 down due to some sloppy defensive work,” Hiddink said.
“Also, he got a yellow card, and I did not want him to get another one.
Real Madrid' £60m man on Antonio Conte's transfer wishlist
Premier League big boys The Reds and Chelsea may have seen their chances of landing Real Madrid star James Rodriguez improve, following reports that the footballer has been transfer listed, according to the Metro.
Colombian star attacker caught Real’s attention after a sensational showing for Colombia in the 2014 World Cup. Although initially impressing at the Bernabeu, Rodriguez has fught to replicate the same performances this season, and could be set for an early departure. Appearing in La Liga just 19 times during the current term, scoring 5 times and supplying a further 6 assists, the attacking midfielder has seemingly been labelled as surplus to requirements by manager Zinedine Zidane.
Head coach has been given authorisation by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez to make as many changes to the squad in order to restore domestic fortunes, including shipping off big name ‘Galacticos’ if he feels they are underperforming. Spanish journalist Diego Torres Romano reports that Rodriguez has joined the transfer list and will be sold during the summer window.
This latest improvement will enjoy Liverpool and Chelsea, with both Premier League sides understood to be lining up offers for the footballer. Earlier media suggest have said that despite playing below expectations, Real Madrid will still hope to offload Rodriguez for the same £60 million price they originally paid Monaco 2 years ago.
Premier League big boys The Reds and Chelsea may have seen their chances of landing Real Madrid star James Rodriguez improve, following reports that the footballer has been transfer listed, according to the Metro.
Colombian star attacker caught Real’s attention after a sensational showing for Colombia in the 2014 World Cup. Although initially impressing at the Bernabeu, Rodriguez has fught to replicate the same performances this season, and could be set for an early departure. Appearing in La Liga just 19 times during the current term, scoring 5 times and supplying a further 6 assists, the attacking midfielder has seemingly been labelled as surplus to requirements by manager Zinedine Zidane.
Head coach has been given authorisation by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez to make as many changes to the squad in order to restore domestic fortunes, including shipping off big name ‘Galacticos’ if he feels they are underperforming. Spanish journalist Diego Torres Romano reports that Rodriguez has joined the transfer list and will be sold during the summer window.
This latest improvement will enjoy Liverpool and Chelsea, with both Premier League sides understood to be lining up offers for the footballer. Earlier media suggest have said that despite playing below expectations, Real Madrid will still hope to offload Rodriguez for the same £60 million price they originally paid Monaco 2 years ago.
The 26-year-old Brazilian star desperate hand Chelsea contract
Brazilian striker Alexandre Pato is keen on making his loan spell with The Blues a permanent one this summer, according to Goal.
It wasn’t the natural of starts to life in England for the Brazilian attacker, who had to wait over 60 days to make his debut for Chelsea upon his arrival from Corinthians.
Consciously becoming a comical figure in West London, the former AC Milan prodigy was afforded his debut in the game against Aston Villa.
As his side romped to a 4-0 triumph in Midlands, the 26-year old Selecao samba star won and converted a spot-kick, much to the delight of the fans.
He started in the loss against The Swans yesterday and will look to stake a claim to remain in the final few fixtures.
Nowadays, his agent the wicked Kia Joorabchian has revealed his client would love to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge beyond the course of this season.
“He wanted to come to Chelsea, that was his first choice,”
He loves the Premier League and wants to remain here if Chelsea want to keep him.”
“I think a lot of things will change between now and the end of the season. He was very successful in his first Premier League match and he needs to continue to impress.
Brazilian striker Alexandre Pato is keen on making his loan spell with The Blues a permanent one this summer, according to Goal.
It wasn’t the natural of starts to life in England for the Brazilian attacker, who had to wait over 60 days to make his debut for Chelsea upon his arrival from Corinthians.
Consciously becoming a comical figure in West London, the former AC Milan prodigy was afforded his debut in the game against Aston Villa.
As his side romped to a 4-0 triumph in Midlands, the 26-year old Selecao samba star won and converted a spot-kick, much to the delight of the fans.
He started in the loss against The Swans yesterday and will look to stake a claim to remain in the final few fixtures.
Nowadays, his agent the wicked Kia Joorabchian has revealed his client would love to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge beyond the course of this season.
“He wanted to come to Chelsea, that was his first choice,”
He loves the Premier League and wants to remain here if Chelsea want to keep him.”
“I think a lot of things will change between now and the end of the season. He was very successful in his first Premier League match and he needs to continue to impress.
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