Man City star Ruben Dias admits learning from Man Utd duo was his “dream weekend”

Manchester Metropolis star Ruben Dias has admitted that his “dream weekend” was watching Manchester United defenders Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand.

Dias has been probably the greatest gamers within the Premier League this season following his £65m arrival from Benfica final summer season.

The Portuguese centre-back has been an virtually ever-present throughout Metropolis’s 21-match successful run lately, and missed only one league sport in whole this time period.

However it seems that the 23-year-old might have realized a few of his expertise from legends of rivals United.

Whereas speaking to Pink Devils hero Ferdinand on BT Sport, Dias revealed that he used to like watching him and Vidic play collectively, whereas additionally admitting he was additionally an admirer of former Metropolis man Kompany and Chelsea legend John Terry.

Dias mentioned: “After I was a child watching the Premier League was my dream weekend, I’ve watched many video games with you, Vidic, Kompany, John Terry, an infinite record.

“From there you begin studying and I learnt rather a lot from what I hear and what I see and simply by watching I began to know the league and the way in which you play.

“The factor that makes the large distinction is how aggressive it’s. Right here you get the problem each sport and I feel that is what makes the league completely different and when you’re profitable it is as a result of you possibly can clear up it many instances.”

Dias’ affect on the Metropolis workforce has been simple this season, prompting comparisons with four-time Premier League successful skipper Kompany.

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And the teen confirmed why he may very well have the appropriate mindset to fill these footwear.

“I felt zero stress – nobody may put extra stress other than the stress I placed on myself,” Dias added.

“Persons are evaluating me to Vincent and I perceive why folks do it however truthfully for me you can’t substitute Kompany due to all that he is completed. I’ve rather a lot ambition, I need to win.”