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Guardiola says Pochettino is good enough for Real Madrid

“already a top coach”.

Real could be on the hunt for a new manager with Julen Lopetegui’s future in doubt after Los Blancos’ woeful start to the new season. Real are currently ninth in La Liga with only 14 points from 10 games, having suffered four defeats in their last five games and three on the bounce.

Pochettino has been linked with both Barcelona and Real but has played down such suggestions in the media and has publicly reaffirmed his commitment to Tottenham. Guardiola, however, gave his Spurs counterpart a glowing recommendation.

As per the Daily Star, he said: “I think he is already a top coach.