Napoli midfielder Stanislav Lobotka appreciates comparisons with Barcelona legends Xavi and Andres Iniesta.

Lobotka has played a key role in Napoli's success this season.

He told Il Mattino: "These comparisons are beautiful and make me proud. Xavi and Iniesta are two talents that I have always admired also because, like me, they have always given the impression of playing for their teammates, of wanting to help let the team win."

Asked apart from Luciano Spalletti, who would he like to be coached by, Lobotka added: "I'll give an easy name: (Pep) Guardiola.

"Everyone likes him: his way of interpreting football is unique, what he shows in City is extraordinary. And he has been for some time."