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Hiddink Makes Russia ‘Even More Dangerous’

Guus Hiddink has made Russia “even more dangerous” according to LA Galaxy manager Ruud Gullit. The former Dutch skipper says that his compatriot has been exceptional in his role as Russian head coach and it could make the difference at Euro 2008.

If Gullit is to be believed and as suggested, the players maintain the immense sense of belief that Hiddink has instilled in them, we could be looking at Russia in the quarter finals, or even beyond.

While Group C has been dubbed the group of death, all four teams in Group D are as much of a threat to each other with Russia having to overcome early favourites Spain, current holders Greece and Sweden to advance to the quarter finals. Gullit was speaking to Reuters in Moscow when he added “the Russians have always had good players, so they can very well be a surprise team next year in Austria and Switzerland. Besides, Hiddink is an extremely lucky coach and that makes Russia even more dangerous.”

If you’re a betting man, UNIBET
are offering odds of 36/1 on Russia to lift the trophy in June. Not too bad. They’re also 6/1 to top their own group (Group D), could be worth a punt.

While Hiddink might have made the Russians more dangerous, they’ll be put to task against Spain and Greece and I can’t honestly see them going on to win the competition, let alone make the quarter final stages. Can you?

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