Rúben Dias
Man CityCB
Back Line Anchor
May 14, 1997 (29)
Right
6'2"
168 lb
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Returns to team training
Dias (undisclosed) has been integrated back into Portugal's training session, according to Cabine Desportiva.
Analysis: Dias had been ruled out of Wednesday's opening group stage fixture against the Democratic Republic of Congo after coach Roberto Martinez confirmed he was not fully fit, making his return to the training pitch an encouraging development ahead of the clash against Uzbekistan. The Manchester City center-back is one of Portugal's most important defensive figures, and his reintegration into the group suggests he is progressing well toward a return to full fitness. Portugal will hope to have their defensive cornerstone available for the upcoming fixture as they look to build on their opening performance.
Won't be risked in Congo game
Dias (undisclosed) is not fully healthy and has been ruled out for Wednesday's match versus Congo by Portugal's coach Roberto Martinez, who revealed that "Ruben is not 100 percent and it is important not to risk it. He's not fit for the game. It's working well, but it's important to think about the period when Ruben will be at 100 percent. We are excited, proud. As a recruiter, I am very happy with the work done. We are ready", Record reports.
Analysis: Dias suffered an injury in the final days before his team's World Cup kickoff and failed to recover completely for Wednesday. While the issue is not expected to force him into a lengthy absence, it will hurt Portugal's center-back depth in the opening contest. They do have strong options with Tomas Araujo and Renato Veiga standing out as candidates to take the starting spot alongside Goncalo Inacio.
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