Rúben Dias
Man CityCB
Back Line Anchor
May 14, 1997 (29)
Right
6'2"
168 lb
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Availability confirmed
Dias (undisclosed) is fit enough to play and could return to a starting role Tuesday versus Uzbekistan, with coach Roberto Martinez saying "We have 22 field players, Ruben Dias is already back" prior to the game, Record reports.
Analysis: Dias is back in contention and should give the Portuguese defense a boost for the remainder of the international event, especially after Tomas Araujo headed to the sidelines due to an undisclosed injury. The Manchester City player could be reliable for ball recovery numbers while holding clean sheet potential as part of a strong defensive unit that will look to bounce back after conceding once against Congo.
Fully fit, likely to start
Dias (undisclosed) is fully available and will likely start in Portugal's second game against Uzbekistan, according to A Bola.
Analysis: Dias missed Portugal's opening group stage match against the Democratic Republic of Congo after coach Roberto Martinez confirmed he was not fully fit but the picture has changed considerably since then. He has been back in training and recent reports suggest he is now physically at one hundred percent meaning he is expected to reclaim his starting berth. That comeback would push Tomas Araujo back to the bench as Martinez looks to restore his first choice defensive setup.
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