Guus Hiddink has demanded more from striker Loic Remy.
The Frenchman is behind Diego Costa in the pecking order at Chelsea, and speaking earlier this week, the interim-manager admitted that he needs to see more from the striker if he wants to become a regular at Stamford Bridge.
Remy has been strongly linked with a move away from Chelsea this month, with loan-moves to Premier League clubs suggested ahead of the summer’s European Championships.
However, Hiddink is reluctant to let the striker leave without a replacement coming in, and speaking about the 29-year-old earlier this week, the Dutchman stated he needs to see more from the back-up striker.
“With the multitude of games coming up I hope Loic Remy will deliver if he is needed,” Hiddink told the club website.
“I hope he [Remy] and Diego Costa will stay fit and I hope Remy can make his next step and get even more fit.
“I haven’t seen that much of him because he has repeatedly got injured. I have seen him in training the last few days but before that it was yes, no, yes, no, so I am curious.”
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt