3. Players seem happier
They may be grown men but even footballers are fragile beings who need to be pampered once in a while and given freedom to express themselves. Guus Hiddink might not be an easy manager or someone who gives total freedom to the team but the players do seem much better under him and certainly the chains seem to have come off.
Chelsea aren’t playing great football but there is a lot more camaraderie and team spirit than what was on display during Mourinho’s second season for the Blues. Certainly Hiddink is one reason why the Blues are doing so well and hopefully he can lead them so some success at the end of the season.