Interim Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink believes club captain John Terry is still both physically and mentally fresh enough to continue playing at Stamford Bridge, according to ​ESPN.





It's been widely rumoured that this could be Terry's final season at Chelsea given his advancing years. Terry still skippers the side, but at 35 his form has been called into question and he was dropped on a number of occasions by former manager Jose Mourinho earlier in the season.

Terry is out of contract in the summer, but Hiddink believes he is still as important as ever to the club and is still in good shape to continue playing at the highest level on a regular basis.





Hiddink said of Terry: "I must say he looks physically fit but also what is important when you're halfway through a season is that he's very fresh - and I mean fresh in the mind. He's very eager to train every day, to play.





"Normally - it depends a bit on the physical shape and genes - but most of the time when players come to 32, speed is dropping down and everything is more difficult. There are exceptions, depending on position as well, but normally after 32 they drop from their top physical abilities.

"Of course one day the body will say 'hey, slow down a bit.' But I don't see any of that (in Terry). I've not been asked (by the board for a recommendation on Terry's future) but these (experienced) guys are very important for Chelsea."





Terry has enjoyed something of a resurgence in form since Hiddink's appointment - as have Chelsea - who remain undefeated since the Dutchman took charge of the club.

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