3 | Rúben Dias - 2021/22 Performances

[Johnny Mars Bar]

He's turning into Otamendi pretty quickly.

Lol that’s a bit harsh

 

[01cravend]

Awol for Vinicius Jr goal in first leg
Gave away pen last night
A lot of Madrid's threat came from his bad positioning.

Also he's our biggest cb physically(or might just be the size too small shirts?) But is easily the worst aerially

Won 56% of his aerial duels
Stones - 82%
Ake - 72%
Laporte - 61%

 

[Mike N]

Awol for Vinicius Jr goal in first leg
Gave away pen last night
A lot of Madrid's threat came from his bad positioning.

Also he's our biggest cb physically(or might just be the size too small shirts?) But is easily the worst aerially

Won 56% of his aerial duels
Stones - 82%
Ake - 72%
Laporte - 61%

To be fair he’s coming back from an injury. I’m pretty sure Laporte had a worse two games than Dias.

 

[remember arthur mann]

When Ruben arrived he's was a no nonsense out and out defender. Since he's been integrated into Pep's footballing style, leaks have started to appear. Not his fault, just a trade off and it finds us wanting.

 

[mattcity5]

When Ruben arrived he's was a no nonsense out and out defender. Since he's been integrated into Pep's footballing style, leaks have started to appear. Not his fault, just a trade off and it finds us wanting.

Interesting point. I was putting down his poor form on being due to returning from injury, but could his defensive qualities be being coached out of him almost? Possibly I guess.

 

[Clercqs]

Really lazy defending on the first goal. Very unusual from him that.

 

[Brewster's millions]

Really lazy defending on the first goal. Very unusual from him that.

If he had made a routine run back to cover the cross then none of that happens last night.

 

[IrishBlueSince92]

Think i made the point on here last season that he was a tad over rated. Yes he deserved all the accolades he got then for a great debut season, but too many last ditch tackles and blocks suggested to me he was a defender who didn't read the game that well.
I'm not saying he should be dropped or sold, he'll still be a good player for us, but was poor last night and against Spurs in the league defeat. There's a mistake in him.

 

[Tugay One Cup]

Think i made the point on here last season that he was a tad over rated. Yes he deserved all the accolades he got then for a great debut season, but too many last ditch tackles and blocks suggested to me he was a defender who didn't read the game that well.
I'm not saying he should be dropped or sold, he'll still be a good player for us, but was poor last night and against Spurs in the league defeat. There's a mistake in him.

If we're waiting around for a defender who doesn't make mistakes then we're going to end up extremely disappointed.

He's got everything I'd want in terms of the foundations of a great defender and I'm not sure he does have a problem with reading the game. On the other hand I think he has a problem with wanting to be the guy who puts his body on the line and saves his team with blocks and tackles.

But he's 24, which makes him our youngest centreback by some distance and I'd be very surprised if he doesn't have the attitude to learn from his mistakes. He's also improved on the passing side of his game since he's joined.

 

[Brad mcfc]

I think he is at his best when he has John boy next too him. I think they compliment each other better.