Nico Gonzalez has received a passionate showing of support from Pep Guardiola this week following his costly error against AS Monaco on Wednesday night. Speaking during his pre-match press conference duties ahead of the clash with Brentford this weekend, Pep Guardiola was quizzed on Nico’s development, and his recent performances for Manchester City. But Nico is Nico, he will improve a lot. Nico Gonzalez’s ability to adapt both as a holding midfielder and further forward could yet provide Manchester City with tactical flexibility in domestic and European competition. For supporters, patience will be key with Pep Guardiola drawing parallels with Rodri’s own adaptation period after arriving from Atlético Madrid, suggesting that the path for Gonzalez will be similar.