#3 | Rúben Dias - 2020/21 Performances

[PannickAtTheDisco]

didn't even notice a problem tonight so guess it shows the standard he's been held to.

Hope the next month and 2 days goes well for him because he doesn't deserve being pilloried given the transformation he's already brought.

 

[wolviedinho]

Looked a bit ropey compared to his high standard tonight. Passing was off and a few times he wasn't as commanding in the challenge. Nothing to worry about though, can't be perfect every 3 days, shrug off the sloppiness and full concentration against the dippers.

I think it has something to do with Laporte. Maybe he feels extra pressure with him alongside since he was the man before Dias arrived. Also Zin plays higher up the park so the out ball is easier. Maybe not just a thought.

 

[Gabriel]

A few moments of sloppiness, but they tended to be when he wasn’t under direct pressure. A little tiredness creeping in, perhaps? Was hoping that he would get some rest, but when you look at the fixture list in the coming months, and Ake’s continued absence, there are precious few games when he won’t be needed.

 

[bert38]

Wasn't at his best last night-prob a bit different for him with all the long balls to deal with. Been easy to overlook the fact that he has been imperious playing on his wrong side.

 

[FromPollockToSilva]

A few moments of sloppiness, but they tended to be when he wasn’t under direct pressure. A little tiredness creeping in, perhaps? Was hoping that he would get some rest, but when you look at the fixture list in the coming months, and Ake’s continued absence, there are precious few games when he won’t be needed.

I’m sure that’s one of the reasons Pep is giving Laporte minutes, even in a less preferred position. Dias will need a break at some point

 

[MarsLlama]

I must be missing something, I thought he was fine last night. And his passing may not be as perfect as Laporte's or Stones' yet, but honestly, I barely notice that either. Much rather a world-class defender with above-average passing than a decent defender with world-class passing.

Remember, Otamendi was almost thirty when Pep took over and within just over a year his passing was excellent. With the mentality he has, it seems inconceivable that Dias won't reach that level easily.

 

[FromPollockToSilva]

Can we talk about that sublime piece of skill when he brought the ball down under pressure on the touchline and deftly kept it in play with a little flick of his right boot before striding away with the ball? Just a beautiful moment of control

 

[Gabriel]

I’m sure that’s one of the reasons Pep is giving Laporte minutes, even in a less preferred position. Dias will need a break at some point

But save for Swansea and maybe Fulham, where?

 

[wolfie1988]

Got caught on the ball a couple of times early on but after that, his only real errors were when dragged towards the corners because Laporte isn't as familiar with the system as Zinchenko is

 

[Sir Joe Aguero]

Noticed today he’s passing was a bit off.

One of the reasons why Stones at the moment is a shoe in and its a battle between the other two

Dias has pushed Stones to the next level. I don't think it's a coincidence he's played his best when with Dias.