Manchester City midfielder Rodri sidelined following back surgery
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will undergo a short period of rehabilitation after having back surgery on Monday to resolve an ongoing issue.
The Spanish international had been feeling persistent discomfort for some time before the club opted for a medical procedure.
New manager Enzo Maresca confirmed the operation on Friday while addressing the media.
“He needs a holiday, he needs to rest and recover and then he will be back with us.”
No specific timeline has been established for the return of the midfield anchor.
Crucial fixtures looming for City
The team faces Arsenal in the Community Shield on 16 August.
Following that encounter, their Premier League opener takes place against Bournemouth on 23 August.
It remains unclear if the recovering star will be available for either of these early-season clashes.
Transfer speculation and injury history
The influential playmaker recently guided Spain to World Cup glory and was named player of the tournament.
Entering the final year of his current contract, the tournament winner has been strongly linked with a high-profile move to Real Madrid.
His recent career has unfortunately been heavily disrupted by physical setbacks over the past two seasons.
The 28-year-old previously missed the majority of the 2024-25 campaign due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament.