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Hiddink has no plans to make any of his players available for transfer in
the January transfer window after Aston Villa boss Remi Garde publicly
declared his interest in signing Chelsea striker Loic Remy.
Villa are keen to bolster their relegation-threatened squad and on
Wednesday, Garde described Remy as someone who would be an "interesting
player" for his team.
Remy has been limited to a bit-part role this season scoring three goals and
making just four starts in all competitions with only one coming in the
Premier League.
However Hiddink appears reluctant break up his squad with Chelsea
languishing in 14th place in the Premier League and facing an uphill
struggle from the lower reaches of the table themselves.
"He's our player so we are not going into that," he told reporters ahead of
Chelsea's televised clash with Crystal Palace on Sunday.
"I think we need all the players until the end of the season.
"You know better than I do that Chelsea was in and is still in a position
where they have to improve a lot to go up in the table and we need all the
players at the movement. So we don't talk and go into rumours wherever they
come from."
Hiddink also dismissed the notion that Cesc Fabregas is unhappy amid reports
in the Italian press that the midfielder is seeking a move away from Chelsea
with Serie A sides AC Milan and Juventus waiting in the wings.
"He's coming in with a smile and that's what I always like when players come
in with a smile and not a worn out face," Hiddink said.
Chelsea youngster Patrick Bamford is currently on a season-long loan with
Palace but Hiddink admitted his future remains unclear after the striker
told reporters on Monday he would leave the Eagles after failing to make a
league start this season.
"That is an issue between the two clubs [Chelsea and Crystal Palace]. We
have to respect that and management and directors will talk about that
situation," he said.
Hiddink also confirmed discussions remaining ongoing between Chelsea and MLS
side Montreal Impact over Didier Drogba returning to Stamford Bridge.
Hiddink is unsure what role Drogba could return in but says the Ivorian
would be best suited to a hands-on coaching role.
"Didier is that rare kind of ex-player with big status who would be very
good for any club to have, especially him because he's a Chelsea legend," he
said. "But he has a contract with Montreal at the moment, and we have to
respect that also.
"In what capacity depends on the player himself. You have to give them time
and opportunities to find out what's best for them.
"It might be on the coaching staff or as ambassador, but that's a bit more
of an official function for me. Guys like him need to be in the squad
helping younger players, all the players, with their huge experience.
"I'm not in favour of a big ambassador travelling the world in a tie. I
think they must give their huge experience to all, especially young kids,
but also the older ones when they are in trouble in their career."
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