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Rodri to Undergo Back Surgery After World Cup Victory
Rodri, the captain of Spain's national football team and a midfielder for Manchester City, is going to have back surgery soon.
This comes right after he helped Spain win the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Rodri has had some injury problems before, like tearing his ACL in 2024, but he still played really well in the World Cup.
His coach, Enzo Maresca, says Rodri needs time to rest and recover.
There are rumors that other big clubs might want to sign Rodri, but Maresca says Manchester City wants him to stay.
The surgery is planned for Monday, and Maresca didn't say how long Rodri will be out.
Rodri to undergo back surgery after World Cup victory.
Surgery scheduled for Monday with no clear recovery timeline.
Rodri captained Spain to FIFA World Cup 2026 title despite injury struggles.
Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca dismisses transfer speculation.
Maresca emphasizes Rodri's need for rest and recovery.
- Who
- Rodri, Manchester City midfielder and Spain captain
- What
- Back surgery scheduled after World Cup victory
- Where
- Manchester City, England
- When
- Surgery scheduled for Monday
- Why
- To address back injury and recover for the new Premier League season
Transfer Speculation
Club Loyalty
Transfer Speculation
Transfer Speculation
Big clubs are linked with Rodri due to his World Cup performance.
Club Loyalty
Manchester City wants Rodri to stay and recover from surgery.
Key facts
- Player
- Rodri
- Team
- Manchester City
- Injury
- Back surgery
- Surgery Date
- Monday
- Manager
- Enzo Maresca
- Achievement
- FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Ball
- Previous Injury
- ACL tear in 2024
Quotes
Marco Maresca
Italian club manager
“"Around a big player, there is always speculation, so I’m not worried about that. I think it’s normal also because they won the World Cup. He was one of the best players, and I think every manager wants to have Rodri because he’s a top player,"”
livemint.com
“"But now (he has) surgery on, I think Monday, and he needs holiday. He needs to rest, he needs to recover and then he will be back here with us."”
timesnownews.com
Sources
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