Football: Hiddink to coach Chelsea, Petr Čech

English football club, Chelsea, home to Czech goalkeeper Petr Čech, will be led by Dutch coach Guus Hiddink following the firing of Luiz Felipe Scolari. After the Brazilian’s surprise dismissal this week, speculation emerged that Čech and other key players had had an influence. But the player has reportedly denied any role. British tabloid The Sun has suggested that the star goalkeeper had been at odds with the former manager over key changes in training.

Author: Jan Velinger