Rúben Dias
MCIPortugal
Right
May 14, 1997
28
6'2"
168 lb
CB
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Unlikely to return before May
Dias (hamstring) will not feature in Sunday's crucial Premier League clash against Arsenal and is unlikely to return before May, according to Simon Bajkowski of Manchester Evening News.
Analysis: Dias has been sidelined since suffering an ankle injury last month and his extended absence is a major concern for City heading into a title-defining stretch of fixtures. With Josko Gvardiol (fracture) and John Stones (calf) ruled out, coach Guardiola could be left with just three senior center-backs across two massive games in four days. Abdukodir Khusanov and Marc Guehi are expected to form the central defensive partnership against Arsenal, with the club hoping Dias can return in time to contribute to the final push of what remains a wide-open title race.
Getting better, remains out
Dias (hamstring) is making progress in his recovery but will not be available for Sunday's clash against Chelsea, according to coach Pep Guardiola. "He's getting better. He's not ready for Sunday."
Analysis: Dias has been sidelined since missing the Carabao Cup final and was also absent for Portugal during the international break, making his continued absence a real concern for City at a critical stage of the season. With Josko Gvardiol (fracture) and John Stones (calf) also unavailable, coach Guardiola remains stretched for options in central defense and will continue to rely on Abdukodir Khusanov alongside Marc Guehi until Dias is cleared to return. No timeline has been given beyond Sunday, leaving his availability for the coming weeks uncertain.
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