Dias has brought a winning mentality to Man City like Van Dijk at Liverpool, says Lescott

The Portuguese international has had a huge impact on the Premier League leaders’ defence since his arrival from Benfica
Joleon Lescott says Ruben Dias has brought a similar mentality to Manchester City’s defence as Virgil van Dijk did at Liverpool following his arrival.

City have put together an incredible defensive record since Dias joined the club from Benfica in September, winning 20 of their 27 matches, keeping 16 clean sheets and conceding just nine times.

The Portugal international has also brought a leadership quality to the Etihad, which has been missing since former captain Vincent Kompany left the club following their last title success in 2019.