Andrei Arshavin is dreading the day Russian national team coach Guus Hiddink leaves his post.

The Arsenal midfielder feels it would be a disaster if Hiddink was to finish his role with Russia and hopes he remains on after he concludes the season with Chelsea.

"Only Hiddink knows his destiny and his own future - and we can't influence him," said Arshavin.

"But I am worried if Chelsea start winning things, he may stay on in England longer than he's supposed to.

"It's very important that he stays on (at Russia). I and my teammates want Hiddink to stay coaching the national side.

"If he decides to leave our team it'll be a disaster and a massive loss for Russian football. Without Guus, Russia will be a completely different team and I don't know who they could bring in without affecting the results."