Think trying to blame the keeper was a proper cop out from him. He should have dealt with it but looks like he’s running in treacleIn the one on one running back to goal, it’s clear he runs across the path of the forward, because he was expecting Ortega to keep coming out (he had rushed forward, but stopped!) as Ederson would have done.
When Ortega stopped, And Dias had stopped hunting the ball and was merely attempting to slow down the player for the keeper’s clearance, it made Dias look REALLY bad that the player got to the ball.
All that said, it is clear he is not operating at the levels we have previously seen from him and rather than being 1 or 2 in the pecking order with Stones, the fitness, availability, and performances of Akanji & Ake are making it very difficult for him to nail down a spot in the starting XI.
Yep, noticed this with him early on. Yes useless at RCB. First prolonged dip in form for us this, a bit reminiscent of how Laporte lost his mojo a bit - I still think Ruben will come good, but the first time I've wondered about himNot sure if it is me but he appears worse as the RCB. Although he is right footed.
Personally, would rather see Ake and Stones at centre half when all fit.
Anyone know if he has been playing with an injury or niggle?
Probably a bruised knob from boning that bird off Love IslandAnyone know if he has been playing with an injury or niggle?
Probably a bruised knob from boning that bird off Love Island