Rúben Dias, captain of Manchester City FC, recently gave an online interview to NBC Sports where he discussed the changes Manchester City has faced with the arrival of a new manager and player transfers. He also expressed enthusiasm for maintaining the team's high standards and continuing to win under Maresca's leadership. The following is the second part of this exclusive interview.
It's been wonderful over the years to see you play alongside legendary players in Manchester City's history. In the past, you had Rodri and Bernardo Silva as key midfielders in front of you. This summer, they moved on, and the club has invested heavily in talented new players. Could you speak to the understanding between centre-back and central midfield? How will this relationship develop, considering you worked alongside those legendary midfielders for so long, and now everything is new with an exciting group of rising stars in front of you? How is the chemistry between you? Tell us about this process of integration.
Yes, building that kind of understanding takes time, of course. It requires both sides to play together on the pitch, gradually building a mental connection. To put it simply, it's about building genuine trust in each other: no matter what happens on the pitch, you have to firmly believe that I will always be there to support you. And vice versa. On that foundation, with each player's unique abilities, the determination to win, and the ability to make the right decision at each moment, cooperation naturally develops. But ultimately, I think the most important point is building complete trust in each other. Players come and go, people move in and out, and each time you have to start fresh and rebuild this trust. This integration process is actually quite beautiful, because it's like any relationship between people. You have to invest effort in nurturing it. These subtle efforts are what make you feel secure and confident on the pitch, making you deeply realize that your teammates will support you no matter what. Whenever you hesitate slightly or make a small mistake, there's someone there immediately to resolve the crisis for you. Through this mutual support, the team builds confidence and trust, and everyone improves because of it.
And up front there's always a teammate ready to step up: Erling Haaland, who can break through defences time and again. Look at his tremendous form, his performances for Norway's national team in the World Cup this summer have been incredible, and his goalscoring moment never stops. Could you speak to the qualities that make him unstoppable and difficult for opponents to defend against? I think this is particularly interesting for you, because you face him almost every day in training, so you must have a deep understanding of Erling Haaland's special qualities and the great difficulty defenders face when trying to stop him.
I think if I had to identify one quality that makes him stand out and superior to others, it's the way he scores goals so easily. I believe this is a talent and gift in some ways that only a few people have. He makes scoring look incredibly simple, and that's one of the hardest things in football. Moreover, since he joined us as one of the team's key leaders last season, it's been wonderful to see him grow and evolve in that role of responsibility, and to see him embrace and fully assume his leadership duties. So overall, we're very lucky to have him fighting alongside us. He's ambitious, fearless, always ready to face future challenges in peak physical condition, and has a deep commitment to this club's future in his heart. We're all moving forward together on the same path.
Looking ahead, tell us about your ambitions for Manchester City FC and the Portuguese national team. For Manchester City, the goal is naturally to win the championship again. For the Portuguese national team, you'll be hosting the World Cup at home in 2030. Is playing at home a primary goal and long-term objective for you? How special would it be to wear the national team shirt and compete in the World Cup in your own country? This must be an important goal for you, right?
These are real goals, but I also know I shouldn't take anything for granted. So I insist on taking it one step at a time, living each day fully, enjoying every moment, and focusing on the upcoming matches. This is my most genuine thought right now: maintain good health, always be ready to step onto the pitch and give everything for the team, whether it's the club or the national team. The national team is also entering a new phase under a new coach, and I believe it will be an amazing journey as well. So overall, I'm full of anticipation for everything that's about to happen. I'm living the life I aspire to, and I'm enjoying every moment of it.
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