Of his 38 total appearances for City, Gomez has started just 13, and has failed to convince Pep Guardiola that he is of the required quality at left-back. In fact, he appeared more on the wing in his second season than the position he was purchased for. ALSO READ: Six forgotten players could join Man City pre-season squad after Pep Guardiola revelationALSO READ: "Believe me!" It is the one position Guardiola and Txiki Begiristain have failed to properly master in the transfer market. Guardiola's problem position isn't as much of a problem as it once was.