Ruben Dias
28-Year-Old
Manchester City
Premier
GTD
Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 2/4/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Dias has been a familiar face at Manchester City as a regular starter, finishing his fifth season with the club during the 2024/25 campaign. He once again maintained his role in the center of the defense to start 25 matches, missing a few spells due to injury. His role seems unlikely to change heading into the new campaign as City look to get back to their top levels. Of course, City battled numerous defensive injuries last season and given that Dias is edging closer to 30, it wouldn't be surprising if he was rotated more if other center-backs in the squad are healthy. Nevertheless, a starting center-back on City always has fantasy value, stemming from clean sheets and upside from their many set pieces.
Back in team training
Dias (hamstring) resumed team training on Monday and could be an option for Wednesday's Carabao Cup second leg against against Newcastle United, coach Pep Guardiola said in the press conference. "Ruben [Dias] started to train yesterday."
ANALYSIS
Dias appears to have moved past his hamstring injury after returning to full team training on Monday and could be back in action for Wednesday's Carabao Cup second leg against Newcastle United. The center back missed the last seven matches across all competitions due to the issue and is unlikely to be rushed straight back into the starting squad in order to avoid any setbacks. That said, he could still be included for cup duty and is expected to regain a starting role once fully fit, lining up alongside newcomer Marc Guehi in central defense.
Dias appears to have moved past his hamstring injury after returning to full team training on Monday and could be back in action for Wednesday's Carabao Cup second leg against Newcastle United. The center back missed the last seven matches across all competitions due to the issue and is unlikely to be rushed straight back into the starting squad in order to avoid any setbacks. That said, he could still be included for cup duty and is expected to regain a starting role once fully fit, lining up alongside newcomer Marc Guehi in central defense.
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Should resume training next week
Dias (hamstring) is expected to resume team training next week, assistant coach Pepijn Lijnders said during a press conference, according to City Xtra.
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Out four to six weeks
Dias (hamstring) is expected to miss four to six weeks, coach Pep Guardiola said in the press conference. "Hamstring. [He will be out for] four to six weeks."
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Injured in Chelsea clash
Dias picked up a blow during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Chelsea, with manager Pep Guardiola saying "I didn't speak with the doctor, but if Ruben is out it's because he felt something, yeah...", City Xtra reports.
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Scores from defense
Dias scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 win over Sunderland.
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Scores rare goal
Dias scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Newcastle United.
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Could leave Man City
Dias has emerged as a candidate to leave Manchester City in the summer of 2025, according to TEAMTalk.
ANALYSIS
Pep Guardiola is keen to strengthen Manchester City's defensive line in the upcoming transfer window, and the 27-year-old Portugal international is reportedly one of the options that could leave the club. Chelsea are believed to be keeping tabs on his situation, but Real Madrid could also show interest if he's available.
Pep Guardiola is keen to strengthen Manchester City's defensive line in the upcoming transfer window, and the 27-year-old Portugal international is reportedly one of the options that could leave the club. Chelsea are believed to be keeping tabs on his situation, but Real Madrid could also show interest if he's available.