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Published on 2024-01-29 10:30:00
Manchester City center-back Ruben Dias looked like he was back to his best in his side’s 1-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur on Friday.
Anton Ferdinand had suggested that Dias, who has not been playing his best this season, may have been missing the presence of John Stones next to him, as Stones has mostly been injured this season.
After City’s draw against Crystal Palace, Janusz Michallik also stated that the 26-year-old was “struggling” this term.
However, as Manchester City finally broke their curse at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during their latest FA Cup encounter, Ruben Dias silenced his critics.
The Portuguese defender looked like a colossus in the center of defense, stepping out of the backline to dominate Richarlison on multiple occasions.
The Brazilian international, who has been in terrific form recently, was kept quiet by Dias, who was touch-tight on him and did not allow him to turn and kickstart a counter-attack for Tottenham, who were on the backfoot.
As Manchester City restricted Tottenham to just a mere shot on target, a major reason behind this outcome was due to Ruben Dias’ elite defending inside the box.
The former Benfica center-half won ground and aerial duels in and around City’s danger area, blocked shots, and got in the way of everything the hosts had to offer.
Furthermore, Dias’ positioning was flawless throughout the contest. He was present at the right place, at the right time, to remind many of his lionhearted showings from the last season.
Despite playing as a right-sided center-back, which is considered Dias’ weaker position compared to the left, he bossed proceedings alongside Nathan Ake against Tottenham for Manchester City.
Even in possession, he was a treat to witness, especially when it came to breaking the lines with his passing. The cream always rises to the top, and Ruben Dias exhibited this very sentiment in north London.
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