Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has said that it would be unfair to compare manager Tito Vilanova to predecessor Pep Guardiola.

Vilanova, who served as the Spaniard's assistant during his spell in charge, replaced Guardiola after he left the club at the end of last season. However, Iniesta insists that it would not be right to compare the two.

"It is not good to start comparing Tito with Pep," he told El Pais. "Let's start at the beginning, do the right thing and not put extra pressure on Tito.

"He is a new coach. He is different from Pep. Pep has similarities with him, but Tito is Tito and Pep is Pep."

Meanwhile, Spain international Iniesta is preparing for a showdown with France at Euro 2012.