Queens Park Rangers manager Mark Hughes believes that Roberto Di Matteo deserves the Chelsea job, following his success since taking over temporarily.
The former Chelsea midfielder, who took over when Andre Villas-Boas was sacked, has guided the Blues to the FA Cup final and a Champions League final after beating Barcelona.
The QPR boss thinks that the defeat of Barcelona proves that Di Matteo could be the man to lead Chelsea into next season.
"He has done great and I think Robbie would obviously be delighted he has the opportunity that has been presented to him," said Hughes.
"I think the fact he was in and around the group with the previous manager meant he understood the issues the group had with the previous manager and he has been able to go in and, from the outside looking in it, it looks like he has been able to address issues.
"Who knows [if he will get the job]. He has done his prospects no harm whatsoever. I think he has done everything that could be asked of him and that is credit to him because it was difficult circumstances as he was involved with the previous management team but he has come through."
Hughes takes his relegation-threatened side to Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
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