Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be sidelined for a "short period of rehabilitation" following back surgery. The Spain international, who joined City from Atletico Madrid in 2019, has no set timeline for his return.
New manager Enzo Maresca said on Friday that Rodri would have an operation on Monday, and that he
"needs a holiday, he needs to rest and recover and then he will be back with us". City said Rodri had been
"feeling discomfort for some time but has now undergone a procedure to address the issue".
The midfielder has a year left on his contract and has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid after guiding Spain to World Cup glory this month. He was named player of the tournament.
Rodri’s past two seasons have been heavily disrupted by injury, and he missed most of City's 2024-25 campaign with a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Manchester City face Arsenal in the Community Shield on 16 August before their Premier League opener against Bournemouth on 23 August.
How does this affect Manchester City’s early-season plans?
Rodri’s absence leaves City waiting for an update on one of their most important midfielders before two key fixtures in August. The club has not said when he will be fit to return, and his recovery will be monitored over the coming weeks.
What is Rodri’s current situation?
Rodri is recovering after back surgery and will begin a short rehabilitation period. City have confirmed he had been dealing with discomfort for some time, while Maresca said he now needs time to rest and recover before rejoining the squad.
Key Facts
- Rodri joined Manchester City from Atletico Madrid in 2019.
- He had back surgery on Monday after a period of discomfort.
- No timeline has been set for his return.
- City play Arsenal in the Community Shield on 16 August.
- City begin their Premier League season against Bournemouth on 23 August.
