Manchester City prepares for Rodri's surgery and midfield reshuffle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 5:36 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Manchester City is undergoing a significant transformation this summer, having lost four starters from their Treble-winning team, including Manuel Akanji and Bernardo Silva. New manager Enzo Maresca expresses a strong desire to retain Rodri, who recently captained Spain to World Cup success but is set for back surgery and may miss an unspecified duration. Meanwhile, City has bolstered their squad with the signing of £116m Elliot Anderson and 17-year-old Jeremy Monga, amid growing speculation of Real Madrid's interest in Rodri. City's midfield strategy will evolve whether or not Rodri is available, as they also monitor promising talent Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille.
- •Four starters from City's 2022-23 team have departed this summer.
- •Rodri will undergo back surgery and is uncertain for his return.
- •Enzo Maresca aims to keep Rodri despite Real Madrid interest.
- •City signed Elliot Anderson for £116m and is scouting Ayyoub Bouaddi.
- •Maresca's midfield strategy may adapt with or without Rodri.
- 5:36 AMYahoo Sports — How do Manchester City manage the Rodri dilemma?
- 5:36 AMBBC Sport — How do Manchester City manage the Rodri dilemma?
"BBC Sport looks at what City's new-look midfield could be like and whether it is time to cash in on Rodri.
"BBC Sport looks at what City's new-look midfield could be like and whether it is time to cash in on Rodri.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 5:36 AMHow do Manchester City manage the Rodri dilemma?
BBC Sport looks at what City's new-look midfield could be like and whether it is time to cash in on Rodri.
- BBC SportJul 25, 2026, 5:36 AMHow do Manchester City manage the Rodri dilemma?
BBC Sport looks at what City's new-look midfield could be like and whether it is time to cash in on Rodri.
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