Top 50 players at World Cup 2022, No. 23: Rúben Dias
Portugal have a wall in the back with Rúben Dias, Stu Holden says.OCTOBER 29, 2022
RUBEN DIAS #3 - DEFENDER - MANCHESTER CITY
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Keeps clean sheet in win Dias kept a clean sheet while making one interception during Wednesday's 5-0 win over Copenhagen.
Impact Dias has started in just two of the last four matches but kept clean sheets and completed over 200 passes combined. The need to rotate the back line and keep everyone healthy is sure to see more of Dias on the bench but when in the lineup he's already kept five clean sheets in eight starts between the league and UCL.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Helps maintain clean sheet Dias logged two interceptions and two clearances during a 4-0 win against AFC Bournemouth on Saturday.
Impact Dias was Manchester City's only player to log multiple interceptions and clearances. Both helped the team have two clean sheets across that many games it has played during August.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps clean sheet in win Dias kept a clean sheet with five clearances made during Sunday's 2-0 win over West Ham.
Impact Dias helped to shut down a home side with plenty of good attacking options by dominating possession with the fourth-most completed passes on his team. The past two seasons have seen Dias keep 27 total clean sheets in the EPL and reaching double-digit shutouts should be the expectation this year.
AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out rest of season Dias will miss the rest of the season after suffering a new hamstring injury in Sunday's win against Newcastle, according to manager Pep Guaridola.
Impact It's a tough injury for Dias, who has only been back for a few weeks from his prior hamstring injury, which Guardiola noted was a different location. It's likely Nathan Ake will move to center-back, though Fernandinho came on for Dias on Sunday. Dias closes the season with a couple hamstring injuries, finishing with two goals, four assists and 12 clean sheets from 29 league appearances (27 starts), as well as eight more appearances in Champions League.
MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off injured against Newcastle Dias was subbed out at halftime of Sunday's victory against Newcastle United after suffering a muscular injury. He took a shot on target and made two clearances in the match before...
Impact Dias' day was cut short due to injury on Sunday, and he will be questionable for Wednesday's clash against Wolves. Fernandinho replaced him in central defense against Newcastle, but Nathan Ake and John Stones (strain) if fit are also options.
MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leader in blocks, clearances Dias blocked a shot, made an interception, two tackles (winning one) and five clearances during Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Real Madrid.
Impact Dias was a part of the City back line that conceded three goals on Wednesday. The centerback finished with team-high totals in blocks and clearances in the loss.
MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fourth assist of season Dias had an assist with his lone chance created while blocking a shot, making two interceptions and five clearances during Saturday's 4-0 win over Leeds.
Impact Dias set up Nathan Ake in the 54th minute assisting one of City's four goals on the day. The assist was the fourth of the season for the defender as he finished with team-high totals in blocks, interceptions and clearances in the win.
APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Allows three in win over Real Dias had one chance created, two interceptions and two clearances in Tuesday's 4-3 win over Real Madrid.
Impact Dias was quiet statistically here and the three goals allowed will likely bring negative production for his fantasy owners in most formats. He'll have a good chance to redeem himself over the weekend in a date with lowly Leeds but will surely have more trouble next week in the second leg against Karim Benzema and the rest of Los Blancos.
APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Plays second half in win Dias subbed into Wednesday's match against Brighton at halftime, and he made a clearance in the 3-0 victory.
Impact Dias made his first appearance since February on Wednesday after recovering from a hamstring injury. Nathan Ake (ankle) and John Stones (strain) both went down with knocks in this game, so Dias will hope that those injuries aren't serious as he doesn't seem quite at 100% himself just yet.
APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Still working on fitness Dias has been in the squad the last couple matches, but he hasn't played a minute as he works on his fitness, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "Ruben is training really good, bu...
Impact This was expected to be the case for Dias, who was never going to be pushed into the starting XI after minimal training. He's had about a week of training at this point, but there's a chance he gets minutes off the bench before returning to the starting XI.
APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Traveling to Madrid Dias (hamstring) is in the traveling squad for Wednesday's match against Atletico Madrid, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "From the beginning tomorrow? No. He did one training...
Impact Dias has had only one training session so he won't be starting Wednesday, but it's a good sign for his future status. It's still hard to see him starting the FA Cup with less than a week under his belt from a hamstring injury, but it appears to at least be a possibility for another big game against Liverpool.
APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pictured on pitch Dias (hamstring) was pictured Monday training alone on the pitch.
Impact Dias "returns" according to Man City's tweet, but he likely needs a week of training before he's an option again. You can't immediately return from a hamstring injury, which will be the case for Dias. He'll be a late test for this weekend's Cup match but has a better chance of returning next week.
APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to miss two more weeks Dias (hamstring) is slated to miss at least two more weeks after manager Pep Guardiola told reporters, "I don't know how long, the doctor said four to six weeks. Ruben is on four n...
Impact Based on his timeline, Dias should be expected not only to miss the next two EPL contests but also both legs of the team's Champions League clashes with Atletico Madrid. In the meantime, John Stones (undisclosed) and Aymeric Laporte figure to hold down the central defensive roles.
APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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MARCH 21, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Being careful in return from injury Dias (hamstring) is hopeful to be an option for the April 2 trip to Burnley, but manager Pep Guardiola has been told by doctors to be careful. "They told me it is getting better, h...
Impact Dias could return to training in the next two weeks, but it's hard to see him playing immediately following the break. If anything, he may get minutes off the bench before being given a start. Despite Man City having a busy schedule, it's never a good idea to return too soon from a hamstring injury.
MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out at least a month Dias will miss four-to-six weeks after suffering a hamstring injury in Tuesday's FA Cup match, according to manager Pep Guardiola.
Impact This is a tough injury for Dias and the Man City back line, as he's been a rock this season, starting 29 matches across league and UCL play. In his place, Guardiola will likely use a mix of Ayermic Laporte, John Stones and Nathan Ake, somewhat of a downgrade from the consistency of Dias.
MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up leg issue Dias was forced off at the break of Tuesday's FA Cup match because of a problem with his leg, reports Simon Bajkowski or Manchester Evening News.
Impact Dias had gone a full 90 in the prior six contests and got another start in the FA Cup, so overuse may have been the issue. This doesn't seem serious, but on a short week, he's considered a doubt for Sunday's Manchester derby unless he can get back in training prior to the contest.
MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leads City with four clearances Dias took an off target shot, made an interception and four clearances during Tuesday's 5-0 win over Sporting.
Impact Dias was a part of the City back four that kept a clean sheet on Tuesday. The centerback finished with the second highest amount of shots and interceptions on the team while leading City with four clearances in the win.
FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Assists with lone chance created Dias had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two off target shots and making five clearances during Saturday's 4-0 win over Norwich.
Impact Dias set up Raheem Sterling in the 70th minute assisting City's third goal of the match. The assist was the third of the season for the defender while his five clearances led City in the win.
FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back in team Dias won both his tackles and made an interception and a clearance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Southampton.
Impact Dias also created a chance in attack and drew a pair of fouls. The defender returned to City's starting lineup after sitting out their clean-sheet win against Chelsea. Although he'll be disappointed by conceding a goal versus Southampton, Dias has a good opportunity to rebound at home against Brentford in his next match.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leader in blocks, clearances Dias took two off target shots, blocked a shot and made five clearances during Saturday's 2-1 win over Arsenal.
Impact Dias was a part of the City back four that allowed just one goal on Saturday. The defender finished with the second highest amount of shots on the team while leading City in blocks and clearances in the win.
JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
