3 | Ruben Dias - 2025/26

[FromPollockToSilva]

Surprised there are no comments in this thread, given an all-round excellent performance and an absolute worldy for the opener

Yes he did give the ball away terribly for that 1-on-1 chance, but his actual defending (positioning, anticipation, aggression, organization) was exemplary today

 

[Dialog]

Dias Channeling his inner Vincent Kompany.

 

[Akira]

What a goal that was. Didn't expect that to go in when the ball was hit.

 

[Gabriel]

Surprised there are no comments in this thread, given an all-round excellent performance and an absolute worldy for the opener

Yes he did give the ball away terribly for that 1-on-1 chance, but his actual defending (positioning, anticipation, aggression, organization) was exemplary today

He played well, but that mistake at that point was a howler. I don’t think he was helped by Foden passing to him - should have gone straight to Donnarumma- nor by the fact that Haaland rather ambled up to his position, meaning the long ball wasn’t an option.

 

[Ajm1985]

What a goal. I don't like when he becomes an auxiliary playmaker but he did well enough. Good defending but an awful, awful howler that luckily didn't get punished. Much better than at Fulham

 

[alexmcity]

Proper leader. We are better with him in the team.

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

Great goal but sloppy defending when they should have scored. Overall though, pretty decent.

 

[borassic]

Played very well apart from that brain fart

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Played very well apart from that brain fart

Was this meant for the Nunes thread? ;-)

 

[richards30]

Played very well apart from that brain fart

Horrendous mistake though

 

[skillman]

Back to his best. Thanks Maya

 

[chris85mcfc]

Class tonight, didnt have a lot to do but stood firm especially 2nd half

 

[Ajm1985]

Really solid performance from him!

 

[AlexWilliamsGloves]

I rarely criticise players, but theres a whiff of the "Scotty Parker"s about Ruben....which is strange, as in the past he has been incredible...maybe its just the lack of continuity around him

Forgive me Father Ruben…

 

[Blue Hefner]

A good season so far. Heading in the right direction

 

[ninjamonkey]

One thing stood out for me with him tonight, when they broke, O'Reilly was in danger of being in a 2v1 defensively with Dias trying to get himself back into thr mix, he was pointing to O'Reilly telling him to pre-empt the pass and shift over slightly. He did so. They played the ball, (admittedly really poorly) and he cut it out easily. Showed great leadership and guiding an inexperienced player through the game.

 

[Manchester_lalala]

I thought he was a bit of a lost cause last season with dodgy form and niggling injuries, but he’s back to his best. Well done Ruben.

 

[sh249]

Good again last night. Really solid.