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Hiddink hinted he will make changes to Chelsea's line-up against Stoke with
their midweek Champions League game in mind.
The Blues take on Mark Hughes' men at Stamford Bridge on Saturday in the
Premier League before preparing for the visit of Paris St-Germain on
Wednesday.
Chelsea will need to overturn a 2-1 deficit from the first leg in France if
they are to progress beyond the first knockout round of the competition.
Hiddink could utilise some of his squad's younger players against the
Potters and will not risk skipper John Terry or Spanish forward Pedro, who
are recovering from injury.
"We made some changes in the previous games also, we played the youngsters
and that is okay," he said. "Of course we have in mind the upcoming games on
Wednesday and Saturday [an FA Cup quarter-final at Everton].
"But - big but - we take all Premier League games seriously and we will have
the same approach this weekend, too.
"We will not allow ourselves for this to be a pre-game for the Wednesday
game, and it's not good for the team, either. They have to stay in the
dynamic of previous weeks."
Terry has been sidelined since injuring a hamstring against Newcastle last
month and is battling to be declared fit for the vital European tie with
PSG.
"Terry is not fit to start this weekend and we'll see how he goes for
Wednesday," said Hiddink. "He's not with the group yet and nor is Pedro, who
hasn't trained this week.
"It's intense training before a match and it's too much of a risk."
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