Rúben Dias

Manchester City defender Rúben Dias (28) is facing a fitness concern after picking up a blow during Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Chelsea. Manager Pep Guardiola suggested the Portuguese centre-back “felt something” during the match, which led to his substitution. With the next fixture coming quickly against Brighton on Wednesday. (Source: Jack Gaughan, Daily Mail)

Update Tuesday 6 January 2025

🎙️|Pep Guardiola: “Hamstring, 4-6 weeks.” (Source: Manchester City)

Update Friday 16 January 2026

🎙️|Pep Guardiola: ¨Without John, without Ruben, without Josko, we're in a difficult situation [defensively] not for one game, but for a long, long period. Ruben will be back soon, John, hopefully - we'll see, but Josko, no.¨ (Source: Manchester City)