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There is an irony to the one thing that Pep Guardiola wants from Nico Gonzalez being something that he was doing on a reasonably regular basis when he played further up the pitch.

Guardiola has been demanding a little more ambition from Gonzalez's passing as he gets used to the No. 6 role at Manchester City . The Catalan is trying to coach a little more caution out of the former Barcelona midfielder's game.

Gonzalez has enjoyed success in the Rodri role this season, but as good as he has been in disrupting attacks - a point Guardiola made forcefully after the draw in Monaco - he can still sometimes be a little too safe in possession.

Guardiola's on-pitch coaching clinic with the Spaniard after the Carabao Cup win at Huddersfield focused on that, and it was noticeable the

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