New Sevilla coach Pablo Machin can count on the support of Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.

Machin left City's LaLiga partners Girona to take charge of Sevilla yesterday.

Guardiola said last week: "What Machín has done is incredible, but not this season, but since he took over. I just have to take my hat off."

For Machin, the feeling is mutual.

He also remarked: "The times I've been with Pep, I've realised that he's special. The things he does he does because he is a visionary and has an innate talent."