Rodri Out for Rehabilitation After Back Surgery

Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be out for a “short period of rehabilitation” after undergoing back surgery. The operation was confirmed by new manager Enzo Maresca, who stated that Rodri “needs a holiday, he needs to rest and recover and then he will be back with us.” No specific timeline for Rodri's return has been established.

Manchester City is scheduled to play in the Community Shield on 16 August and their Premier League opener on 23 August. The club noted that Rodri had been experiencing discomfort for some time prior to the procedure.

He has a year remaining on his contract and has been linked with a potential move to Real Madrid after recently helping Spain secure World Cup glory, where he was named player of the tournament. Rodri's previous two seasons have been marred by injuries, including a significant absence during the 2024-25 campaign due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament.