Gonzalez hails Spanish mentors on improvement
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Nico Gonzalez has huge pressure on his shoulders as a professional football as he has a dad who was extremely successful during his career.
Nifty winger Fran played his entire career at Deportivo La Coruna famously winning the La Liga title in 2000, as well as two Copas del Rey.
After signing for City from Porto in January, Gonzalez has taken time to settle into the side but boss Pep Guardiola believes the midfielder's mum and dad "have to be so proud" of how he is as a player and human being.
The midfielder has made 10 appearances for City this season and is expected to start against Villarreal in the Champions League on Tuesday in the continued absence of compatriot Rodri.
"In Barcelona, when I was young I watched [Sergio] Busquets," said Gonzalez. "I played with him and learned a lot from him - maybe the player I've learned the most from. I used to look and love watching videos and everything."
Asked if he is given any advice by Rodri, Gonzalez said: "Every game. At half-time last game, he gave me some advice about what he saw because he knows a lot. I try to listen and learn a lot.
"He is one of the captains and that's a really important role. He tries to, especially to the young players, to advise us and make us understand the way we want to play."
On Guardiola's comments about him, he reflected: "It's really nice but hard because you always need to keep improving. He wants the best, which is why he is the best.
"In the last months I have improved a lot and that is why I play football. I think I am doing a good job."