"It's never enough time to prepare a team in one week but this is an exceptional situation. Chelsea have good players and they should be in top form and that should make my job easier," he said.
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Hiddink revealed that he would be taking charge on a temporary basis at Chelsea for three months and planned to continue as Russia coach.
He added he had not signed a contract with Chelsea nor intended to.
"I don't have to sign one. It's not a question of money," said Hiddink who has a close friendship with billionaire Blues owner Roman Abramovich.
Hiddink has insisted his main target is to ensure Champions League qualification for Chelsea.
But with the 62-year-old Dutchman admitting that he plans to retire from football after the 2010 World Cup, every assignment he has on hand will be viewed with a keen interest.
What he does at Stamford Bridge happens to be the first of those.
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