Football: Mauricio Pochettino the 'perfect fit' to replace Zinedine Zidane, says former Real Madrid midfielder Victor Sanchez

Ex-Real midfielder tips Spurs boss to replace Zidane, believes Spain can win World Cup

Victor Sanchez, who played for Real in the late 90s, says Mauricio Pochettino has good man-management skills, something of utmost importance at a giant club with lots of massive egos.
Victor Sanchez, who played for Real in the late 90s, says Mauricio Pochettino has good man-management skills, something of utmost importance at a giant club with lots of massive egos. ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG
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The search is on for Zinedine Zidane's successor at Real Madrid.

Tottenham Hotspur's highly rated manager Mauricio Pochettino has been strongly linked to the hot seat, but the Argentinian has declared that he will not force a move away from the English Premier League side.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on June 02, 2018, with the headline Football: Mauricio Pochettino the 'perfect fit' to replace Zinedine Zidane, says former Real Madrid midfielder Victor Sanchez. Subscribe