A key player for Manchester City is set to return to training imminently

Ruben Dias has missed the past seven matches for Manchester City due to a hamstring injury. Manchester City’s defensive leader suffered a hamstring injury during City’s 1-all draw with Chelsea at the beginning of January. Dias is a crucial player in the City system, with how he plays and the leadership he provides at the back. It was reported when Dias went down injured that he would be sidelined for between four to six weeks. Pep Lijnders has provided an update on Dias, and his return to the pitch now seems imminent.

Pep Lijnders has revealed that Ruben Dias will return to training on Monday.

Manchester City assistant Pep Lijnders took Pep Guardiola’s place at Manchester City’s pre-game press conference ahead of Sunday’s massive Premier League fixture against Tottenham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Lijnders was asked about Rúben Dias and his return. The City assistant revealed that Dias is set to return to training on Monday. That news is a huge boost for Pep Guardiola’s side given what lies ahead.

Manchester City will be massively boosted by the return of Ruben Dias.

The imminent return of Ruben Dias is great news for Manchester City. City will need their defensive leader for a crucial stage of this season. The pressure is about to ramp up as Pep Guardiola’s side deals with a hectic schedule and bids to compete for honours in four competitions. Ruben Dias provides leadership and is one of the top centre-backs in the Premier League. His return to training on Monday indicates that Dias will be back on the pitch sooner rather than later.

Manchester City face Tottenham on Sunday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Following that match, City take Newcastle United in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie. It would seem unlikely that Dias would feature in that match at the Etihad. Next Sunday, City take on Liverpool at Anfield and that massive Premier League fixture may be when Dias returns to the pitch.

Ruben Dias is set to return to training on Monday as Pep Lijnders update. That is great news for Manchester City as they will need their defensive leader to play an important role across the back end of this season.