#3 | Rúben Dias - 2020/21 Performances

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01cravend said:
He's already unconsciously our DEFENSIVE captain on the pitch
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Fixed it for ya!

He has been a revelation and if he isn’t a shoo-in for TOTY, and a contender for YPOTY (is he still eligible?), then people simply dint understand football and how he has helped change us.

Stones is getting rave reviews, which is great, but it feels like the symbiotic nature of the relationship is what has fueled our defensive statistics, esp without a recognized left back!
 
When dippers signed Van Dijk I knew he would strengthen them and I felt a bit gutted he chose them instead of us. Before his injury he was arguably the best CB in the world and I wouldn't argue about that. But he's 30 in July and still to come back from a bad injury and there is no saying he will be the same player, time will tell.

The point I'm making is when we signed Dias from Benfica I knew hardly anything about him. At 23 I thought he's one for the future, and given our terrible record of wasting a lot of money on central defence I was cautious he may not cut the mustard.

Ruben has been here for what seems like 5 minutes and already showing traits of Kompany the way he organises and commands those around him. For such a young player he has an old head on young shoulders and if he carries in progressing he will become one of the very best if not THE best central defender in world football. He can't be too far away now but he has to put in a long run of top class performances for club and country for a sustained period. I'm hoping he and Stones can battle it out between them for football pundits and critics to discuss:)

We have waited patiently hoping to fill Vinny's boots and it looks like we finally have now in Ruben Dias, a natural born leader and future Captain for many years to come. Here's hoping he can stay fit and focused and fulfill all his ambitions with us.
 
Unbelievable player

First 23 games:

Van Dijk (Livarpool 17/18) vs Ruben for us:

Wins: 13 vs 16
Goals conceded: 24 vs 9
Clean sheets: 10 vs 15

credit: Blue moon MCFC fans on Facebook

Ruben much better in all aspects.
 
Seems destined to become captain sooner rather than later. I suppose it all depends on when Fernandinho leaves because I can't see him losing the armband while still here.
 
BlueMoonRisin' said:
The point I'm making is when we signed Dias from Benfica I knew hardly anything about him. At 23 I thought he's one for the future, and given our terrible record of wasting a lot of money on central defence I was cautious he may not cut the mustard.
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Who do you think we’ve wasted money on in central defence? I think the problem is we’ve neglected to spend money rather than waste it - Dias is the first time we’ve bought a proper central defender since stones/Laporte and look at the difference it’s made
 
BlueMoonRisin' said:
When dippers signed Van Dijk I knew he would strengthen them and I felt a bit gutted he chose them instead of us. Before his injury he was arguably the best CB in the world and I wouldn't argue about that. But he's 30 in July and still to come back from a bad injury and there is no saying he will be the same player, time will tell.

The point I'm making is when we signed Dias from Benfica I knew hardly anything about him. At 23 I thought he's one for the future, and given our terrible record of wasting a lot of money on central defence I was cautious he may not cut the mustard.

Ruben has been here for what seems like 5 minutes and already showing traits of Kompany the way he organises and commands those around him. For such a young player he has an old head on young shoulders and if he carries in progressing he will become one of the very best if not THE best central defender in world football. He can't be too far away now but he has to put in a long run of top class performances for club and country for a sustained period. I'm hoping he and Stones can battle it out between them for football pundits and critics to discuss:)

We have waited patiently hoping to fill Vinny's boots and it looks like we finally have now in Ruben Dias, a natural born leader and future Captain for many years to come. Here's hoping he can stay fit and focused and fulfill all his ambitions with us.
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Damn, can't find much to take issue with there ;-)

The one thing I disagree on, and I see I'm not alone, is about wasting money on CB's. Under Txiki, I think the only notable one was Mangala and we definitely didn't get value there but there will always be signings that don't work out. We've spent a lot on money on our four main current centre backs but all worth it, I reckon.

I refuse to get carried away but I'll reiterate that Dias really couldn't have impressed more than he has done so far.
 
mcfcphil said:
Who do you think we’ve wasted money on in central defence? I think the problem is we’ve neglected to spend money rather than waste it - Dias is the first time we’ve bought a proper central defender since stones/Laporte and look at the difference it’s made
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Mangala? Nastasic? Savic? To a lesser degree, Otamendi.
 
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