Chelsea legend Glenn Hoddle can see caretaker manager Roberto di Matteo earning the job fulltime.

Hoddle was surprised by the Portuguese manager's departure and believes Villas-Boas' former assistant is in pole position to take the job going forward.

"I am a little bit surprised to see him go," said Hoddle, speaking at the launch of the Elite Legends Cup at Loftus Road.

"I felt the key for AVB was going to be the Napoli game, but obviously the result at the weekend was probably just a bit too much for the club and they have changed.

"I wish Robbie Di Matteo all the best and he is in pole position really.

"If he does well between now and the end of the season, he could find himself getting that job full-time. I know Robbie well, good luck to him, it is a difficult task but I would still say they have got a good squad there.

"They have good players and a good back and whoever takes that job over has got an opportunity there without any shadow of a doubt."