Ruben Dias, Manchester City defender, returned to training after a period spent outside the field infectionwith his possible return before a crucial series of matches.
Dias had been suffering from a muscle problem over the past month, and this was his last appearance at the club A late defeat to city rival Manchester United In mid-December. City enjoyed a mini-revival after Christmas, reeling off three successive wins with performances not all of them entirely convincing, before slumping to a disastrous defeat. 2-2 draw with Brentford Tuesday night.
City took a 2-0 lead at Gtech Community Stadium with less than ten minutes remaining but still conspired to go away without the three points. The defending champions have already conceded 29 goals in the league – the same number Arsenal conceded throughout last season.
During Dias's absence, Pep Guardiola He expected that he would be absent from the center of defense for “three or four weeks.” That difficult recovery period has passed and the imposing defender took part in first-team training on Wednesday with the players who did not start in the draw with Brentford.
Dias' arrival cannot come soon enough for City. The Sky Blues travel to newly promoted Ipswich Town on Sunday before heading to the French capital for a crucial clash UEFA Champions League Draw against Paris Saint-Germain. Both contemporary European giants are contemplating the possibility of failing to qualify for the knockout stages of the tournament.
After that continental confrontation, City returns to its domestic duties with a visit from the top flight Chelsea On Saturday, January 25th.
Guardiola has always emphasized that Simple solution City's fragility will always be a return to fitness for its fleet of injured players. Dias shares the treatment room with his fellow centre-back John Stones and Ballon d'Or holder Rodri.
Aside from relying solely on the club's medical department, City have turned to the transfer market in a bid to bolster their defence.
Abdelkader Khosanov Preparing to arrive From Lens and Accord as well It was agreed Palmeiras defender Vitor Reis. The young centre-backs are 39 years old and are likely to earn up to £70m between them.
