Hiddink and Rijkaard cool on links with Liverpool
vacancy
The agents of both Guus Hiddink and Frank Rijkaard have
distanced their clients from the vacant manager’s post at Liverpool.
Rafa Benitez left the Reds post on Thursday by
mutual consent after six years at Anfield.
But, Cees van Nieuwenhuizen, agent of Turkey coach Guus Hiddink told BBC
Sport that the former Chelsea boss would not be turning his back on Turkey
having only recently taken up the post.
"Guus has shown over the years that he is loyal to agreements that he
signed," Van Nieuwenhuizen said. "There is no reason why he would change
such behaviour.
"Guus just started two weeks ago in Turkey and as much as he likes the Premier League and as much as he respects Liverpool as a legendary club with a great future
ahead, a switch would be hardly doable.
"I know, never say never and especially in football this is true, but
for me this is an impossible thought."
BBC Sport also spoke to representatives of both Croatia manager Slaven
Bilic and former Barcelona boss Frank Rijkaard.
Bilic's agent and brother Domagoj admitted the Liverpool job was appealing, saying: "An offer has
not come - not yet anyway - so we will not discuss it. But if any offer
does come we will of course discuss it."
Rijkaard's agent Perry Overmeers was less enthusiastic, however, saying
that his client would honour his current deal with Turkish side
Galatasaray.
"Rumours linking Frank to Liverpool are just that, rumours," Overmeers said.
"Frank is the type of person who likes to fulfil his obligations and he
has one year left on his contract with Galatasaray."
