It was just last season that Carlo Ancelotti guided Real Madrid to a La Liga and Champions League double, against all odds and expectations. Yet, as we all know, things change very quickly at Santiago Bernabeu. And after a bad run of form, questions are already being asked about the long-term future of the Italian manager. If the club finish this season trophyless, it is very possible that he could be shown the exit door once again.

In that scenario, it would be very interesting to see who Real Madrid would appoint as their new manager. In the eyes of many fans, Thomas Tuchel might be the best man for the job.

But it looks like there is one surprise name leading Tuchel in the race to be the next Real Madrid manager, if the job did become available in the future.

As reported by SPORT, Real Madrid consider Mauricio Pochettino as the first candidate, if they do decide to start a new project. He is above Tuchel and, even, Zinedine Zidane.

Surprise name ahead of Tuchel in race to be next Real Madrid manager

Considering how things went for Pochettino at PSG, that certainly comes as a major surprise. The Argentine was very disappointing in the French capital and was shown the exit door by the club.

But then, it is worth considering that no manager has been able to get the best out of PSG. The man who did come closest incidentally was Tuchel, as he guided them to the Champions League final before losing to Bayern Munich.

If Real Madrid cannot convince Zidane to come back for a third stint as manager, then it does feel like Tuchel could be the best man for the job. Tactically, there is a case to be made that he is the very best on the planet, and that is perhaps what Los Blancos need right now.

Source: therealchamps.com