Charlie Davies has said that after Rodri, Ruben Dias is the most important player at Manchester City.
On CBS Sports Golazo, the pundit praised Dias for how impactful he is in the centre of defence for the Sky Blues.
Since signing for Manchester City in 2020, the Portuguese international has been a huge hit at the Etihad Stadium, with Garth Crooks admitting that he initially worried that he would struggle in the Premier League and has been proved incorrect ever since.
Charlie Davies says Ruben Dias is the second most important player at Manchester City after Rodri
William Saliba crowned the 26-year-old as the best centre-back in the world bar none.
Rodri also stated that Pep Guardiola’s men are not the same team in the former Benfica colossus’ absence, primarily due to his natural leadership abilities and never-say-die attitude on the pitch.
Now, Charlie Davies has explained why Ruben Dias is the second most important player at Manchester City after Rodri.
“I’d say Ruben Dias is probably the second most important player on that team just because defensively, he’s all over the place, so consistent, perfectly timed tackles”, he said on CBS Sports Golazo.
Ruben Dias is certainly up there
In a team with the quality of Manchester City, some may argue with Charlie Davies and perhaps pick another name that is not Ruben Dias.
It is fair to say that opting for say, Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne or even Erling Haaland would be a solid suggestion.
However, as Ruben Dias showcased last season after returning from injury, his influence on this Manchester City side is right up there with some of the very best players in the squad.
For starters, inside the box, there may not be a better centre-half in the world than the three-time Premier League winner.
Be it with last-ditch tackles, blocks and interceptions, Dias has an innate sense of coming up trumps when danger is on the horizon inside the penalty area.
Ruben Dias has always come across as a natural leader of men, organising the backline at all times and barking instructions as his teammates.
As a result, perhaps Charlie Davies’ suggestion is hard to disagree with.
