Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini is convinced Pepe Mel will be a success at West Bromwich Albion.
The pair know each other well, with both men having begun their Barclays Premier League careers this season after lengthy stints working in Spain.
Speaking ahead of Monday's clash between City and West Brom at the Etihad Stadium, the Chilean said of Mel: "I think he is a very good manager.
"He is a manager that wants his teams to play attractive football - he always tries to make it so that his team will play with a lot of possession of the ball and make a very offensive game."
Asked if he could see Mel being successful in English football, Pellegrini replied: "Yes, of course, because I repeat - I think he is a very good manager, and he worked very well in Spain.
"I am sure that here in England when he settles, he will be a very good manager also."
