Ruben Dias named Manchester City captain for Arsenal match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 8:10 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Ruben Dias will captain Manchester City in the Community Shield match against Arsenal on Sunday at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. Manager Enzo Maresca is delaying a final decision on the team's leadership group until the transfer window closes after significant summer changes, including the search for a new long-term captain. Rodri, a key player, is ruled out due to a back injury, adding to the team’s uncertainties. Currently, Dias and Erling Haaland are confirmed as part of the leadership group, with two more appointments to be made post-window.
- •Ruben Dias captains City in the Community Shield against Arsenal.
- •The match takes place at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.
- •Manager Enzo Maresca delays finalizing the leadership group.
- •Rodri is sidelined due to a back injury.
- •Current leadership group includes Dias and Erling Haaland.
- 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — Man City captain named for Arsenal match
"Ruben Dias will captain City in the Community Shield, while Maresca continues to shape a permanent leadership group after a summer of change.Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty ImagesManchester City will ha...
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