City’s narrow 1-0 victory over Bournemouth in the Premier League witnessed Jack Grealish returning to the bench, while Mateo Kovacic secured his first start since January following a brief appearance against Brentford midweek. Kevin De Bruyne also made a second-half comeback after being rested against Brentford, while John Stones, partnering Dias in the center-back position, delivered an outstanding performance at the Vitality Stadium.

With key players gradually regaining their match fitness and Phil Foden continuing to shine for City, Dias believes that the team is gaining momentum at a crucial stage of the season. The Portuguese international expressed his delight at having the full squad available, emphasizing that the team can now realize its full potential. Foden’s goal, capitalized on a rebound from Erling Haaland’s shot, sealed the victory for City, propelling them to within a point of the Premier League summit in the latest fixture.

Although City had to dig deep to secure the win against Bournemouth, with several close attempts from the hosts, Dias emphasized the team’s awareness of the challenge posed by Bournemouth. He acknowledged the difficult nature of the game, characterized by numerous one-on-one battles, but stressed the importance of moving forward and securing the win against a formidable opponent. Despite City’s earlier dominant victory over Bournemouth, Dias highlighted the team’s respect for their opponents and the significance of the hard-fought win.