Grant has been placed in charge of the Stamford Bridge club following Jose Mourinho's sudden departure.

The Israeli was director of football at Portsmouth last season and worked with Fratton Park boss Redknapp.

Redknapp said: 'I worked with him last year and it wasn't a complete surprise he was named manager.

'The big surprise was Jose Mourinho had left the club, it was amazing to me. Obviously he had done a fantastic job at Chelsea over the last few years and that was the massive surprise.

'I knew Avram had gone there and I could well see them pushing Avram into that position.

'For me, he was the obvious candidate that was there.

'They've got a game on Sunday and someone is going to have to take charge.

'Avram is there, he is experienced, he knows the game, he is a clever guy and I just felt I could see him stepping in there, but in the long term I'm not sure.

'What a job for Avram to have, it's a fantastic opportunity for him.

'He is now managing one of the top football clubs, with one of the best teams in the world.

'It's a great chance for him. Somebody has to take the job and I would love to see Avram do well.

'I'd love to see him go in there and make a big success of it because he's a smashing guy.'

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