And he wants Blues owner Abramovich to be in no doubt
about who picks the team and decides tactics.
Hiddink, 62, said: “I don’t talk with Roman a lot about
specific tactics or strategy. We talk generally about football and
he loves it.
“Ten years ago, though, I was in charge of Real Madrid
and there was a clash with me and the president about playing some
players who he liked to play.
“I knew the consequences. But with Roman we don’t go
into details and he doesn’t ask either. He can enjoy it when he is
watching.”
Abramovich has been at the Dutchman’s side constantly
since he accepted the job as caretaker boss.
Yet Hiddink insisted: “He is not just showing off. He
genuinely loves football. Yes, of course, he likes to see results.
But there was no demand to ‘Do this’ or ‘Do that’.”
Hiddink also had words for the Chelsea stars who Phil
Scolari blamed for getting him the sack. Hardline Hiddink admitted
he welcomes strong personalities in his team but he expects them to
get results.
He added: “In any group there is a hierarchy. That’s
how it should be. With the right attitude you can challenge those
players to take responsibility.”
Villa Park is the only English ground at which he has
won — as Holland boss during Euro 96.