#3 | Rúben Dias - 2020/21 Performances

[Mr HJ]

The difference this man has made to our defence is pretty remarkable.

So true, what separates a good defender from a world class one is how his presence effects those around him. Trust and confidence - no coincidence that we are now seeing the best out of Stones and Cancelo. Best buy for a long time.

 

[Sir peace frog]

a leader and organiser , imo should be our captain, next season

 

[Deleted member 77198]

a leader and organiser , imo should be our captain, next season

Was just about to say the same about leadership and organisation.

He’s constantly communicating with Ederson, whoever is partnering at centre half, whichever full back he’s on the side of, and Rodri.

Noticed when Newcastle got a free kick near the box in the first half yesterday, he told Rodri to take up a different position and said “come on” as if to say “you should know this”.

And he’s calm as fuck. No dramas in anything he does, which means he’s confident in his ability.

A great start to his City career!

 

[Segga]

He’s unbelievable he could prove to be our best signing in years, just what we were crying out for.

 

[Dipsis_LTU_MC]

And we wanted Koulibaly instead of him.

 

[citizen_maine]

And we wanted Koulibaly instead of him.

or we needed a CB and Dias wasn't originally available

 

[FantasyIreland]

And we wanted Koulibaly instead of him.

Thats the narrative some are bizarrely still clinging to.

 

[OB1]

And we wanted Koulibaly instead of him.

I'm bored of saying this but there's no evidence that I am aware of to prove that. Dias wasn't supposed to be available for transfer: Benfica had no intention of selling but they, unexpectedly, failed to make it out of the qualifying rounds for the Champions League and suddenly has a financial problem that City jumped to quickly exploit.

I'm pretty sure City were linked with Dias before this summer so it's quite possible that he was our first choice. Not that it matters that much: he's here and looking very much like the man we need.

 

[worsleyweb]

He has been great so far. Looks a very good purchase.

 

[rapidCT]

He, the same like Kompany, makes the other ones better. Funny thing is that Stones is better than him at the moment. If, and it's a big if, Stones can keep himself away from injuries he can be the best CB in the world for the next 7-8 years.