Rodri, a key midfielder for Manchester City, will miss an unspecified amount of time after undergoing back surgery on Monday. Manager Enzo Maresca stated that the player requires a "short period of rehabilitation" and will then return to the team. No definitive timeline for his return has been established.
The club indicated that Rodri had been experiencing discomfort for some time before the procedure was performed to address the issue. Rodri has one year remaining on his contract and has been a pivotal player for Manchester City, notably guiding Spain to World Cup glory this month where he was named player of the tournament.
This is not the first time Rodri's recent seasons have been significantly impacted by injury. He missed a substantial portion of Manchester City's 2024-25 campaign due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament. The team's upcoming fixtures include the Community Shield against Arsenal on August 16 and their Premier League opener against Bournemouth on August 23.