Rafael Benitez said on Tuesday he expected to be replaced as Chelsea coach by the club's former manager, Jose Mourinho.

Interim Chelsea manager Benitez reiterated he would be leaving Stamford Bridge as planned at the end of the season, having signed a short-term contract in November following the sacking of Roberto di Matteo.

Real Madrid coach Mourinho, who left the London club in September 2007 after three years in charge, has been strongly linked with a return to his former side.