No surprise in Ruben Dias’ individual success – Pressures now on to replicate
Dias has been Manchester City’s most influential player
Dias has been instrumental in Man City’s return to the English summit, as well as in their furthest push in the Champions League this season.
What’s been tremendous about his inclusion in the City line-up, players like John Stone have found a new lease playing alongside him.
Pep Guardiola needed a game-changer but that significant man was not needed at the top end of the pitch but in the last line of defence, protecting the goalkeeper.
This season every position could operate without its best player available.
Thank you to the FWA who voted for me for this award! It’s a huge honour to be recognised in just my first season. But I could not have done it without the team who have been incredible this season. Now let’s focus on these last two games 💪🏼💪🏼 pic.twitter.com/8TvXcKz4Ng
— Rúben Dias (@rubendias) May 20, 2021
For instants, Kevin de Bruyne missing for some games. No problem, in stepped İlkay Gündoğan. No Sergio Aguero or Gabriel Jesus you say? Do not fret, in stepped Ferran Torres or Raheem Sterling.