RUBEN DIAS NEWS

Out against Burnley Dias (concussion) is not in the squad for Friday's match against Burnley.

Impact Dias has been left out of the season opener due to a concussion. The protocol means he has seven days off, according to Pep Guardiola, so that rules him out of the UEFA Super Cup against Sevilla, due to take place next Wednesday, and also from the match against Newcastle United next Saturday, Under this scenario, his next chance to return would come Aug. 27 at Sheffield United.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 12, 2023

Stands out in Champions League final Dias won ten duels and two of two tackles and had one interception and five clearances in Saturday's 1-0 win over Inter.

Impact Dias was busy in the back and was instrumental in containing the opponents, although Inter had a few clear-cut chances in the second half. He has featured 38 times this campaign, posting 47 tackles, 25 interceptions, 79 clearances, and 21 blocks, contributing to 14 clean sheets.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Usual self in FA Cup win Dias (undisclosed) went the full 90 and had one tackle won and 74 accurate passes in Saturday's FA Cup win against Manchester United.

Impact Dias was back in the starting XI Saturday after missing the final two league matches of the season with a minor issue. He returned to the squad with a few other City regulars and will get a full week to recover ahead of the UCL final. While he may lowest floor of any of the City defenders, as he hasn't been getting shots from set pieces, he may be most important in that central defensive role.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted in training Dias (undisclosed) was spotted in training Wednesday, ahead of the Champions League final.

Impact Dias sat out for the Premier League finale against Brentford with an undisclosed issue but is back in training. It was a second straight match on the sideline, pushing Nathan Ake and Kyle Walker into the backline. Dias would be a guaranteed starter if fully fit for the Champions League final.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for EPL finale Dias (undisclosed) is not in Manchester City's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Brentford.

Impact Dias will miss a second straight game Sunday due to an injury, as Kyle Walker, Aymeric Laporte and Nathan Ake start in the back-three to take on Brentford. Dias' next opportunity to return will be in the FA Cup final next weekend.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for weekend Dias' status (undisclosed) for Sunday's clash against Brentford is uncertain, though Man City manager Pep Guardiola said Friday that no player has been ruled out for the game yet.

Impact Dias was not fit enough to play in Wednesday's draw with Brighton, and he'll remain questionable for the EPL season finale at the weekend. Nathan Ake (hamstring), Manuel Akanji (undisclosed), Aymeric Laporte (undisclosed) and John Stones (undisclosed) are all in the same boat as well, so Rodri could get another start in central defense if necessary against Brentford.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Defends well in UCL draw Dias made a block, two clearances and two interceptions in Tuesday's 1-1 Champions League semifinal draw against Real Madrid. He also won three of four tackles in the match.

Impact Dias' best moment Tuesday was a vital intervention to cut out a dangerous Vinicius Junior cross to an otherwise-open Karim Benzema in the first half. He'll be ready to face 17th-placed Everton in the Premier League on Saturday before the return leg of this UCL tie next week.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 5, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

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APRIL 12, 2023 • SKY.COM

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APRIL 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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APRIL 11, 2023 • SKY.COM

Keeps clean sheet in UCL win Dias made three blocks, three clearances and won two of three tackles in Tuesday's 3-0 Champions League victory against Bayern Munich. He also took two shots (one on target) in the...

Impact Dias came up with a huge block early in Tuesday's game on a Jamal Musiala strike, a play that may have proved invaluable to the end result as his side take a huge advantage into the return leg of this quarterfinal tie in Munich next week.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes three tackles Dias recorded three clearances in Saturday's 4-1 win over Southampton.

Impact There was not much work for Dias to do Saturday, only totaling three clearances against Southampton. He has started in 10 matches straight, recording 22 clearances and 17 tackles (11 won). The defender has also helped secure three clean sheets within that span.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seven clearances in solid performance Dias performed seven clearances, four tackles, a block and an interception in Saturday's 4-1 win over Bournemouth.

Impact Dias was the bedrock of City's defense on Saturday. He delivered a solid set of defensive statistics and in attack managed a shot-off-target. The Portuguese defender has made 17 appearances (14 starts) and delivered four clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Defends well in win Dias made four blocks and won two of two tackles in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against Arsenal.

Impact Dias has come back and started in consecutive Premier League games for City after previously making just one appearance off the bench in seven games since the World Cup break. Wednesday's win over Arsenal temporarily sends his side back to the top of the table.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option against Spurs Dias (upper leg) will be available as a substitute versus Tottenham on Thursday.

Impact Dias has yet to get onto the pitch for the Citizens since the World Cup, missing the previous four contests due to his leg problem. Even once cleared to play, the defender is far from a lock for the starting XI and could find himself watching from the sidelines periodically.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Dias (leg) was seen in training Tuesday ahead of Thursday's match against Tottenham, reports Football Daily.

Impact This is the first real update on a return for Dias, who has been out almost a month with a leg injury. His return to the squad would be a nice boost, though it's hard to see him starting immediately after an extended absence. Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji started together at center-back in the Manchester derby.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out up to a month Dias is out for "up to a month" after sustaining an upper leg injury during a World Cup matchup against Switzerland, per coach Pep Guardiola. Notably, he still went on to play 90 m...

Impact Dias missed Thursday's cup matchup against Liverpool, and now we know why. It's a tough blow for City, who face Chelsea, Spurs and Manchester United all in the month of January. During his absence, it's likely Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake receive some extended run along the back.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Morocco Dias is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Morocco.

Impact Dias is good to go after dealing with a knock in the buildup to the match. The center back starts alongside Pepe in the middle of Portugal's back four.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Dias participated in Friday's training session after missing out Thursday, according to Mais Futebol.

Impact Dias was a worry by missing a session late in the week and will still be in question for Saturday. Were he to be kept out of the lineup, Antonio Silva could start alongside Pepe against a tricky Morocco group.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two starts in group stage Dias started each of Portugal's first two matches at the World Cup.

Impact Dias kept a clean sheet against Uruguay in Matchday 2 before sitting out as Portugal rotated their lineup against South Korea. He should return to the XI in central defense for the knockout rounds.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Sits out Brentford loss Dias was left on the bench during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Brentford.

Impact Dias only started once in the final four league matches of the season and got a chance to rest ahead of the World Cup. With seven clean sheets in 17 appearances (13 starts) between the league and UCL, Dias remains one of the more solid defenders around. Heading into the tournament in Qatar, Dias and three other of his center-back teammates will be joining their respective national teams with John Stones in England, Manuel Akanji in Switzerland and Aymeric Laporte with the Spanish team.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots in UCL win Dias took four shots (two on target) and won one of two tackles in Wednesday's 3-1 Champions League victory against Sevilla.

Impact Dias wasn't particularly busy from a defensive standpoint on Wednesday, but he did get involved in the attack often against Sevilla. He has started in 13 of City's 18 matches across the Premier League and UCL this season, keeping seven clean sheets across the two competitions.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE