Pep Guardiola says it would be a “big mistake” to compare Ruben Dias with Vincent Kompany of Manchester City have tried to introduce another “unique” talent, rather than a new version of an average Belgian legendary center.
Lots Blues calls for more defensive reinforcements face being taken ahead of the last transfer window, and that the advice was heard, with offers of large sums of money launched by Nathan Ake and Dias signature record for the club . Como ($ 81m) at the Etihad Stadium addition £ 62 million, the Portuguese international has a lot to live up in Manchester.
Not only did he have to provide an immediate return a hefty price tag, but many are also looking for him to fill the void created by the departure of Kompany in the summer of 2019.
The first signs are encouraging in the candidacy of the city to find another leader in the field, but Guardiola says Dias is his man and not a player to follow in the footsteps of anyone.
Blues boss told reporters: “It would be a big mistake to compare it to the Vicente.
“Vincent is unique. Ruben is unique, which is 22, 23, it’s like with Ederson. Both defend boys, Nathan and Ruben they do not make mistakes and we suffered a lot last season especially last season have suffered a lot from the mistakes we have made.
“We have to improve, but I feel they are true defenders, so now I have to help them build and create spaces in which we want to play, but today in a tough game that he was there.”