Chelsea coach Hiddink holds clear-the-air-talks with Baba Rahman after Southampton blunder

Published on: 01 March 2016
Chelsea coach Hiddink holds clear-the-air-talks with Baba Rahman after Southampton blunder
Error: Abdul Baba Rahman (right) was hauled off minutes after giving away possession

Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink has confirmed he has spoken privately with Baba Rahman after hauling him off at Southampton.

The Ghana international made a crucial mistake that led to Shane Long opening the scoring at the end of the first 45 minutes.

Rahman had his head in his hands in the St Mary’s dressing room during the interval and was consoled by team mates after making the error.

Kenedy was thrown on for the second period as the Blues turned the tables thanks to goals from Cesc Fabregas and Branislav Ivanovic.

“We have slightly talked to him,” Hiddink admitted.

“Of course, you saw the pictures where he was putting his shirt over his face.

“In half time he was sitting in the dressing room and before I announced it he was down, so that’s why we made a change.

"He has to recover but you cannot always wait. We need every one. He did some decent play in the recent games but we like to be critical."

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