Paul
Clement says Guus Hiddink will be good for the Chelsea dressing room and is
backing him to enjoy more success in his second spell at the club.
The Derby head coach worked under Hiddink at Stamford Bridge when he led the
club to FA Cup glory in 2009 as interim manager.
Hiddink has been appointed for his second short-term spell after Jose
Mourinho was sacked last week following nine defeats in 16 Premier League
games this season.
"He is someone of great experience," Clement said of Hiddink. "In the period
I worked with him at Chelsea I saw someone who has got great charisma,
excellent language skills, is able to coach on the field, and a great
tactician.
"He has got a real aura about him as well - he has a lot of presence and he
is going to be great for that dressing room."
Asked if Hiddink has the right personality to unite the Chelsea dressing
room amid reported player unrest, Clement said: "He has, but I thought
Mourinho did as well.
"They are both fantastic coaches and it is unfortunate it didn't work out
for Jose this time but I think in Guus they have got a good man to go in and
steady the ship."
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