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World Cup Buzz: Neymar Set To Return For Brazil's Final Match In Group State

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2 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

World Cup Buzz: Neymar Set To Return For Brazil's Final Match In Group State

Returns to team training Dias (undisclosed) has been integrated back into Portugal's training session, according to Cabine Desportiva.

Impact 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.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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...

Impact 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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Availability in doubt for opener Dias (undisclosed) continues to train individually and has not participated in collective training sessions with the Portugal squad, leaving his availability for Wednesday's World...

Impact Dias' absence from group training on the eve of such a crucial fixture is a significant concern for coach Roberto Martinez, as the Manchester City center-back is the undisputed cornerstone of Portugal's defensive unit and one of the most important players in the squad. His continued individual work, rather than full integration with the team, suggests the coaching staff are unwilling to take any risks with his fitness ahead of the tournament opener, and the possibility of him missing the match remains very real. Should Dias be unable to feature against Congo, Tomas Araujo is expected to start in his place at center-back, stepping into a major responsibility in what is arguably Portugal's most important group-stage fixture.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Manchester City are preparing for a transformative summer as the post-Pep Guardiola era begins to take shape at the Etihad Stadium. While sp...

MAY 31 • goal

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Anchors Portuguese defense Dias has been named in Portugal's World Cup squad and heads into the tournament as one of the best center-backs in the world after another commanding season with Manchester City.

Impact Dias made 26 Premier League appearances this season, scoring two goals and bringing the leadership and organisational quality that has made him one of the cornerstones of City's defensive setup throughout one of the club's most successful eras. The defender's combination of pace, aerial dominance and technical quality makes him an essential presence at the heart of Portugal's back line, and his partnership with Goncalo Inacio gives coach Martinez one of the most promising central defensive units in the tournament. Dias heads into the World Cup as Portugal's defensive captain and the player the entire squad will look to for guidance throughout the competition.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Portugal's World Cup team announced with Cristiano Ronaldo chasing history and Diogo Jota remembered

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MAY 19 • Associated Press

Listed to bench Dias (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Brentford.

Impact Dias is making a surprise return to the team sheet Saturday, as the defender is on the bench after no notice of his return. This is major news with the final run-in of the season taking place. He will likely return to a starting role after testing his legs, as he is a smart and crucial defender for the club.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Could return later this season Dias (hamstring) has returned to training and could be available to help City in the final stretch of the season, according to coach Pep Guardiola. "Yeah, he's good [Gvardiol], he'...

Impact Dias had been unable to make the squad for Monday's clash against Everton, making his return to the training pitch a significant development for City heading into the title run-in. The Portuguese center-back is one of City's most important defensive figures and getting him back alongside Gvardiol would give coach Guardiola a much stronger defensive lineup for the final push of what remains a tightly contested Premier League title race.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Getting better, still doubtful Dias (hamstring) didn't rejoin his teammates in training yet and remains a doubt for Monday's clash against Everton, according to coach Pep Guardiola. "Ruben is not yet with the te...

Impact Dias has been sidelined for several weeks with a hamstring injury and his continued absence from team training is a concern for City heading into the final stretch of what remains a tightly contested title race. Abdukodir Khusanov and Marc Guehi have been forming the central defensive partnership in his absence, and the club will assess his progress over the coming days before making a final call on his involvement against Everton on Monday.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to return before May Dias (hamstring) will not feature in Sunday's crucial Premier League clash against Arsenal and is unlikely to return before May, according to Simon Bajkowski of Manchester Evening...

Impact Dias has been sidelined since suffering an ankle injury last month and his extended absence is a major concern for City heading into a title-defining stretch of fixtures. With Josko Gvardiol (fracture) and John Stones (calf) ruled out, coach Guardiola could be left with just three senior center-backs across two massive games in four days. Abdukodir Khusanov and Marc Guehi are expected to form the central defensive partnership against Arsenal, with the club hoping Dias can return in time to contribute to the final push of what remains a wide-open title race.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Getting better, remains out Dias (hamstring) is making progress in his recovery but will not be available for Sunday's clash against Chelsea, according to coach Pep Guardiola. "He's getting better. He's not r...

Impact Dias has been sidelined since missing the Carabao Cup final and was also absent for Portugal during the international break, making his continued absence a real concern for City at a critical stage of the season. With Josko Gvardiol (fracture) and John Stones (calf) also unavailable, coach Guardiola remains stretched for options in central defense and will continue to rely on Abdukodir Khusanov alongside Marc Guehi until Dias is cleared to return. No timeline has been given beyond Sunday, leaving his availability for the coming weeks uncertain.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Misses call Saturday Dias (hamstring) is ruled out for Saturday's FA Cup clash against Liverpool.

Impact Dias has not been able to make it back in time from the hamstring injury that ruled him out of the Carabao Cup final and also kept him from featuring for Portugal over the international break. City are now dealing with a major problem at the back, with Josko Gvardiol (fracture) already sidelined and John Stones (calf) still not available either. Abdukodir Khusanov is starting alongside Marc Guehi and will likely do so until Dias is back up to full speed.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 3 • FOX SPORTS

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In doubt for FA Cup match Dias (hamstring) is in doubt to face Liverpool on Saturday, according to Tashan Deniran-Alleyne of The Standard.

Impact Dias missed the club's Carabao Cup final before the break and didn't participate with Portugal due to a hamstring injury, leaving the defender in doubt for Saturday. This is something major to watch for the club as they could be without an everyday starter again for a Cup match, a bit of a worry with John Stones (calf) also doubtful and Josko Gvardiol (fracture) out. Either way, it can be put into question if he will be risked even if he makes the team, as Marc Guehi will likely start with Abdukodir Khusanov or Nathan Ake next to him.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal's Carabao Cup final defeat has been in the post for weeks! Winners and losers as Gunners get wake-up call that they must improve while Pep Guardiola and Man City rediscover their mojo ahead of the run-in

Manchester City beat Arsenal in the first final of the English football season, with Pep Guardiola schooling former apprentice Mikel Arteta...

MARCH 23 • goal

Arsenal's Carabao Cup final defeat has been in the post for weeks! Winners and losers as Gunners get wake-up call that they must improve while Pep Guardiola and Man City rediscover their mojo ahead of the run-in

Out for Cup Final Dias is out for Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Arsenal due to a hamstring injury, according to Sam Lee of The Athletic.

Impact Dias will not be with his club as they attempt to win a trophy Sunday, as the defender is instead missing out due to a hamstring injury. This comes after he only made it to halftime in their most recent match, possibly suffering the issue in the loss to Real Madrid. A return date is unknown, as he will now use the international break to return as the club goes without a regular starter for at least a match. The club will likely turn to Marc Guehi and Abdukodir Khusanov to start in the middle of the defense, with Nathan Ake, John Stones and Max Alleyne also options. However, Guehi is not an option for Carabao Cup play after playing with Palace in the competition earlier in the season, likely leaving Stones, Alleyne and Ake to start alongside Khusanov on Sunday.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Man City player ratings vs Nottingham Forest: Advantage Arsenal! Erling Haaland misfires as moments of quality from struggling visitors leave Pep Guardiola's title hopes hanging by a thread

Manchester City twice threw away the lead to draw 2-2 at home to relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest on Wednesday, thus ceding ground in...

MARCH 4 • goal

Man City player ratings vs Nottingham Forest: Advantage Arsenal! Erling Haaland misfires as moments of quality from struggling visitors leave Pep Guardiola's title hopes hanging by a thread

'No title race is the same' – Dias says past triumphs over Arsenal are not inspiring Man City Ruben Dias has been part of four title-winning Manchester City teams, but he does not feel they can take inspiration from those seasons.

MARCH 3 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Man City player ratings vs Newcastle: Erling Haaland turns provider as Nico O'Reilly takes center stage to pile pressure on Arsenal in title race

Nico O'Reilly continued his incredible season by powering Manchester City to a 2-1 win over Newcastle which cut the gap with Arsenal in the...

FEBRUARY 21 • goal

Man City player ratings vs Newcastle: Erling Haaland turns provider as Nico O'Reilly takes center stage to pile pressure on Arsenal in title race

Man City player ratings vs Fulham: Over to you, Arsenal! Erling Haaland and Antoine Semenyo lead way in awesome attacking display while Nico O'Reilly and Phil Foden impress

Erling Haaland scored his first open-play goal in nearly two months as Manchester City fired another warning to Arsenal in the Premier Leagu...

FEBRUARY 11 • goal

Man City player ratings vs Fulham: Over to you, Arsenal! Erling Haaland and Antoine Semenyo lead way in awesome attacking display while Nico O'Reilly and Phil Foden impress

Available against Liverpool Dias (hamstring) is back available for Sunday's clash against Liverpool, coach Pep Guardiola said in the press conference. "He's back, we'll see if he plays minutes, but it's good...

Impact Dias missed the last seven games across all competitions with a hamstring injury, but the center back trained fully this week and is back available for Sunday's clash against Liverpool. This is a major boost for Manchester City, as he is a locked-in starter at the heart of the defense and should eventually line up alongside newcomer Marc Guehi once fully fit, adding stability and presence to the Citizens' backline.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Back in team training Dias (hamstring) resumed team training on Monday and could be an option for Wednesday's Carabao Cup second leg against against Newcastle United, coach Pep Guardiola said in the pre...

Impact Dias appears to have moved past his hamstring injury after returning to full team training on Monday and could be back in action for Wednesday's Carabao Cup second leg against Newcastle United. The center back missed the last seven matches across all competitions due to the issue and is unlikely to be rushed straight back into the starting squad in order to avoid any setbacks. That said, he could still be included for cup duty and is expected to regain a starting role once fully fit, lining up alongside newcomer Marc Guehi in central defense.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Don't worry, Arsenal - this Man City aren't cut out for their usual late-season onslaught on the title race

With Arsenal steaming ahead in the Premier League title race from the off while Manchester City stumbled, the one thing Pep Guardiola's side...

FEBRUARY 2 • goal

Don't worry, Arsenal - this Man City aren't cut out for their usual late-season onslaught on the title race

'Why should I join you now?' - Marc Guehi 'maybe felt let down' by Liverpool after deciding to join Man City instead

Marc Guehi may have felt disrespected by the failed transfer to Liverpool in the summer window and "probably" won't regret moving to Manches...

FEBRUARY 1 • goal

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