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Guus Hiddink intends to hand Ruben Loftus-Cheek an increased role in Chelsea's first team along with the club's other rising stars.

Loftus-Cheek, who has 18 months left on his contract, had his options limited under Jose Mourinho while Belgium Under-21 midfielder Charley Musonda has asked to leave on loan.

Mirror Sport also understands talented right-back Ola Aina, out of contract next summer, is seriously considering quitting the club due to his lack of opportunities with a number of Premier League sides interested.

Chelsea are hoping all that will change, however, now that Hiddink has arrived with negotiations ongoing to make club legend Didier Drogba his assistant.

Hiddink has been tasked with opening up a pathway to the first team for the club's young players in much the same way that Mauricio Pochettino has done with fourth-placed Spurs.

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Hiddink's brief is to lift morale as well as taking the team up the table. It is also, however, to get the best out of the players that had lost their way under Mourinho.

Even before the Special One's departure, Chelsea chiefs were concerned the likes of Loic Remy were not getting enough game time despite Diego Costa's failings in goal.

Swansea are interested in signing Remy on loan next month and have already made a bid. Newcastle and Crystal Palace are also in for him.

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But Chelsea intend to block their approaches and want him given a greater role in helping them to climb the League.

Costa has still only scored just four goals compared to 12 for Chelsea by this stage last season. Eden Hazard has not scored at all for the club but has scored four times this season for Belgium.

Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has suggested he has no intention of leaving the club for Chelsea next summer.

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Simeone has been linked with the Stamford Bridge post long-term following Mourinho's departure. But, asked about the job he said: "Why can't I be here longer?

"Why did I choose a five-year contract? Because I see a club that is 'virgin'.

"Miguel Angel [Gil Marin, the chief executive] and Enrique [Cerezo, the president] have the ability to open up new sources to strengthen in. It's not easy to leave Atletico.

"Atletico Madrid is more than a team, we are a family, and we are a real family. I am the father."