Manchester City are preparing to face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday, April 13. Ahead of the game, the reigning Premier League champions have been given a boost as Ruben Dias has returned to training.
The 24-year-old has been sidelined since March 1 with a hamstring injury and has subsequently missed City’s last six matches across all competitions.
Pep Guardiola’s side were without Dias – the centre-back that led them to Premier League glory last season – and his absence was obvious to see.
On an individual level he is the best defender City possess and ensures calm among his colleagues, which limits mistakes throughout the backline. Liverpool’s opener came from Dias’ replacement, John Stones, failing to deal with a cross, heading it immediately into a dangerous area, allowing the visitors to recycle the ball and eventually level through Diogo Jota.
City have the firepower to beat anyone but they still risk being let down by defensive frailties without Dias.
Guardiola’s side has received a massive boost on Monday, with Ruben Dias pictured back in full first-team training, as confirmed by the club on social media.
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Man City fans are excited to see the defender returning to training. Here is what they have been saying:
“Crucial for title race 🔥.”
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“YESSSSSSS.”
Credit: @RDMCFC
“Great news 🔥.”
Credit: @TheImmortalDias
“Things you love to see 💪.”
Credit: @ErickIthier
“It’s been too long, so glad he’s back.”
Credit: @Abdul_Moeez4
“Needs to be preserved for the crunch tie at Wembley. Ake Wednesday.”
Credit: @Obi_BALR
“Treble is on.”
Credit: @fodenszn9
“Fantastic news. Brilliant timing near the end of the season and the run in.”
Credit: @mikepriestley13
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