Manchester City centre-back Ruben Dias put in an impressive showing during the 1-1 draw against Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium last night.
The £62m summer signing has hit the ground running since arriving from Benfica, and supporters on Twitter were quick to praise the 23-year-old’s display following the game:
Top signing
— A.Y. (@MU_inho) November 9, 2020
I'm so happy he is here ???
— Nawwsty_frosty (@zukisa_matyana) November 9, 2020
So so good
— ?? (@El_Lobo18_) November 9, 2020
He looks solid. City might have got their kompany replacement finally.
— Sumit (@sumititmus) November 9, 2020
Was class
— 6’2 Dragan ?? (@Fabinho3i) November 9, 2020
He was rock solid …perfect Laporte partner at the back
— Brian Muchenagumbo (@Beemuchena) November 9, 2020
I dont think even Koulibaly could have settled as quickly and as well as he has, we got the right man
— TrapMoneyCity (@TrapMoneyCity1) November 9, 2020
Can't hear the Portuguese Otamendi crew anymore
— David (@dsheadhunter) November 9, 2020
The good thing is that he isn't slow
— RubenTIX (@Ferrantix1) November 9, 2020
My player?
— M.A.N.A.G.E.R? (@itz_tankolee) November 9, 2020
Dias is still relatively young by centre-half standards but he looks to have the physicality and technical ability to be a key player for City in the Premier League for years to come.
The Portuguese international won two tackles, made one interception, made three blocks as well as making five clearances versus the Reds and he certainly looked to be in his element despite facing a very dangerous opposition attack.
If both Dias and Aymeric Laporte can stay fit, it could well be the start of a very important centre-back partnership who could help City secure many more clean sheets than in previous campaigns.