Eric Jeremy Edgar Dier (Cheltenham, 15-1-1995) has had his life changed unexpectedly. The English international had ‘fallen from grace’ at Tottenham for Ange Postecoglou: He only played 198 minutes in the first half of the season.
In January, however, he joined Bayern and, since then, has accumulated 1,203 minutes. Dier has become indisputable for Thomas Tuchel: Of the last 15 games he has started 12including the victory in the round of 16 against Lazio (3-0) and the double commitment of quarterfinals against Arsenal (2-2 and 1-0).
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What’s more, his presence to the detriment of Upamecano and Kim Min-jae was a cause of contention between Bellingham and Tchouaméni, with whom they will now meet in the semifinals. “Is incredible”, Jude suggested. “We do not care”, replied Aurelien. “He’s better than your boy,” replied the Englishman in reference to Upamecano. “Who? Please, please…” continued the Frenchman.
The truth is that Dier has become stronger alongside De Ligt. “The two have done very well as a couple. It is important that they stay together,” Tuchel acknowledged.
Even the former Tottenham man is amazed by his change of role this season: “I look back and what I’m most proud of is that I persevered. I trained hard every day to stay as fit as possible. For six months it was pure faith because you don’t see the light at the end of the tunnel. I didn’t know what was going to happen to me in January.Suddenly I was in Munich and I was proud of my behavior because I came and I was ready to play.”
For six months it was pure faith because you don’t see the light at the end of the tunnel. I didn’t know what was going to happen to me in January
Eric Dier
Now, after eliminating Arsenal, like any good ex-Tottenham player, he ‘sticks out his chest’: “To be honest, it was kind of nice.”. Also take advantage to claim: “I’m 30 years old. I’m in my prime and I think I’ll be there for a long time.”. The next few years should be the best years of my career. I feel like people look at me like I’m 37.”
I’m 30 years old and I feel like people look at me like I’m 37.
Eric Dier
At Allianz, curiously, he has been reunited with the player with whom he has shared the most matches throughout his career: Harry Kane. They are both united by a common goal: “That the final is at Wembley is a special motivation for Harry and me. It is one of the most beautiful settings to play a Champions League final. “It’s a special stadium.”
That the final is at Wembley is a special motivation for Harry and me
Eric Dier
Although he has only been in Munich for three months, the Englishman has already soaked up Bayern’s culture: “I’ve never won any title. So it’s fantastic to be at a club where you can learn a lot about it.”
In fact, he does not give up on winning the Champions League: “Everything is possible in the qualifiers. “We all have a chance to win the title, but we have one advantage: the great atmosphere that is generated these nights at the Allianz Arena.” At Real Madrid they are warned.
