Arsenal signing Andrei Arshavin hopes that newly appointed Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink will not quit his post as coach of the Russian national team.

"For me, the most important thing is that Hiddink doesn't leave the Russian team," Arshavin told Sport Express.

"If Guus was to quit, our side could just simply collapse without him. I don't see any realistic replacement for him.

"However, if he feels he has the strength to help Chelsea, then that's how it should be.

On one hand, I would like to wish Guus good luck, but on the other hand, Chelsea are now are rivals," he added.

"Also, I am worried that if everything goes well for Guus in London then he will stay with Chelsea for longer."