Ruben Dias says one Manchester City teammate is “dangerous” in training | OneFootball

Manchester City’s Ruben Dias has pointed towards the dangers of training alongside one Etihad Stadium teammate, speaking during a new interview.

As City continue to compete on multiple fronts, the intensity at the City Football Academy remains as high as ever with Pep Guardiola’s side renowned for a demanding training sessions as players continue to be pushed to their physical limits.

For defenders, Manchester City’s approach towards retaining a high line in matches has brought about added physical demands, and training ground battles will no doubt be seen as challenging as competitive match action.

That reality has been highlighted by one of the club’s most important defensive figures, who has offered an insight into what it is like to share the pitch with one specific striker during high-intensity sessions.

Speaking during a new feature with Canal11 in Portugal, as translated and relayed by Record and Sport Witness, Ruben Dias offered some behind-the-scenes insight into his training ground activities with teammates and personal relations with others.

“Training with Erling [Haaland]? It’s dangerous,” Dias admitted, when quizzed on the Norwegian striker.

“When we train seriously, there are usually sparks flying,” he continued. “I’d classify him as one of those strikers who has to be 100 to 0… A one percent chance is enough for him to score a goal.”

One long-standing member of the City dressing room, and a fellow Portuguese international teammate, is Bernardo Silva. And speaking on the legendary midfielder, Dias said of his close relationship with the 31-year-old, “It has to do with the very similar way we both see life, even though we’re completely different people.

“Just look at how I take care of my body and how he takes care of his.”

The latest comments underline the competitive edge that exists within Pep Guardiola’s squad, where training standards are driven by elite-level individuals such as Erling Haaland, whose physicality and ruthless finishing have redefined City’s attacking threat since his arrival.

Meanwhile, Dias’ remarks about Bernardo Silva offer a glimpse into the strong personal bonds within the squad, with shared professionalism and mutual respect helping to maintain harmony in a team packed with world-class talent.

As Manchester City look to navigate a crucial business end to the ongoing campaign, such internal competition and unity could once again prove decisive, ensuring that standards remain sky-high both on the training pitch and in competitive action.