Pulse.ng logo Go News Gist Celebs Music Movies Lifestyle Events Sports More Ady Ads Chelsea Coach, Guus Hiddink admits relegation fears Chelsea coach Guus Hiddink admits relegation is realistic and called on his players to step up Published: 15.01.2016 Steve Dede Print eMail Chelsea coach Guus Hiddink a a press conference ahead of their game with Everton play Guus Hiddink says relegation for Chelsea is realistic (Chelsea FC/Press Association Images) FA Cup Swansea shocked, Chelsea win, Kane saves Spurs Odion Ighalo Striker’s goal canceled by Premier League panel Premier League Everton manager Martinez's 'blind faith' in Howard pays off Premier League Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City all draw John Obi Mikel Midfielder makes cover of Chelsea FA Cup matchday programme Transfer News Premier League moves Premier League Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea stars attend NBA game at O2 Arena Share 4 Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink has admitted that they are currently in the relegation battles. The current Premier League have lost nine games out of 21 and currently sit in 14th position just six points above the relegation zone and 12 points off fourth place. Hiddink says relegation is realistic and called on his players to step up. Also read: Chelsea held by West Brom Chelsea dressing room better under Hiddink, says Mikel play Hiddink has called on his players to step up (Reuters) “It's a very realistic view,” Chelsea interim boss said. “Twelve points to fourth, that's Tottenham. “We all like to look up to the top of the table but don't be unrealistic when you're six points off the relegation line. That's also a fact. Also read: Chelsea stars attend NBA game “We must work hard and be very concentrated and step up. That's why it was a pity about the 86th minute equaliser we conceded against West Brom. “When I arrived, we started one point off the relegation line and now we have more room to breathe. “We have two difficult games coming up. Everton, a very good away record, and then Arsenal. If you don't gather points, you don't know what the others do.” Watch this video of Chelsea below: Share 4 Leicester City beat Chelsea with goals from Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez Author Steve Dede Steve Dede is a Senior Associate at Pulse. A media aficionado, Steve is very passionate about journalism. He loves writing, music and football. Top 3 1 Danny Welbeck Injured Arsenal striker set to returnbullet 2 Ligue 1 Di Maria a fitness doubt for PSG, Silva outbullet 3 Stephen Keshi Late wife of Super Eagles coach to be buried January 15bullet Football Top Nigerian footballers' WAGs WAGs 7 hottest partners of top Nigerian footballers Jordanian Prince Ali bin al-Hussein listens to a question at the National Press Club in Washington December 4, 2015. REUTERS/Gary Cameron Prince Ali Presidential candidate asks FIFA to investigate Africa-Asia MOU AC Milan AC Milan confirm Anwar El Ghazi interest Ajax Serie A AC Milan v Fiorentina Pulse.ng – News and Entertainment Pulse.ng is Nigeria's online news platform. 24/7 news, gist, music, movies, lifestyle, events, sports and more. © 2015 Pulse.ng Home News Gist Celebrities Music Movies Lifestyle Events Sports Communities About Us About Terms And Conditions Privacy Policy Advertise with us Social Facebook Twitter Instagram Google+ Youtube