Rodri undergoes back surgery as Manchester City faces uncertainty
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Rodri is set to have back surgery on Monday morning at a clinic in Madrid, following a recent World Cup triumph with Spain. This injury adds further complications to the midfielder's future with Manchester City, especially as his contract situation remains unresolved. The club now faces uncertainty regarding his availability for the upcoming season, including key opening fixtures like the Community Shield against Arsenal on August 16. A recovery timeline will only be established after the surgery is completed. As Rodri's absence looms, Manchester City must reassess midfield strategies and potential transfers.
- •Rodri will undergo surgery on a back issue in Madrid on July 28.
- •He recently won the Golden Ball playing for Spain in the World Cup final.
- •No recovery timeline has been confirmed following the surgery.
- •Rodri's availability for the Community Shield and Premier League opener is in doubt.
- •Manchester City must consider their midfield plans amid this injury setback.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Rodri undergoes successful back surgery as Real Madrid links continue
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Rodri undergoes surgery as Man City await return
- 1:31 PMESPN Soccer — Rodri completes surgery amid Madrid speculation
- 12:14 PMYahoo Sports — Rodri undergoes back surgery amid speculation over his Man City future
- 12:09 PMYahoo Sports — Rodri out for 'short' spell after surgery
- 11:42 AMYahoo Sports — Rodri out for 'short period' after back surgery
- 11:42 AMBBC Sport — Rodri out for 'short period' after back surgery
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Rodri to undergo back surgery in Madrid on Monday as Santiago Bernabeu transfer gathers pace
"Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be sidelined for a "short period of rehabilitation" following back surgery. 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".
"Manchester City midfielder Rodri has undergone back surgery and will spend a short period in rehabilitation, with the club confirming no timeframe has been set for his return.The Spain international h...
"Rodri will undergo surgery on a back issue on Monday morning at a clinic in MadridNo timetable for his return has been confirmed, adding further uncertainty to his Man City futureThe news comes after ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 5:30 PMRodri undergoes successful back surgery as Real Madrid links continue
Manchester City confirmed the midfielder underwent a minor procedure and is expected to begin rehabilitation
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 4:05 PMRodri undergoes surgery as Man City await return
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has undergone back surgery and will spend a short period in rehabilitation, with the club confirming no timeframe has been set for his return.The Spain international h...
- ESPN SoccerJul 28, 2026, 1:31 PMRodri completes surgery amid Madrid speculation
Manchester City have confirmed that Rodri is set for a period on the sidelines after undergoing back surgery.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 12:14 PMRodri undergoes back surgery amid speculation over his Man City future
Rodri has been battling with a back issue for some time and has now undergone surgery
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 12:09 PMRodri out for 'short' spell after surgery
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be sidelined for a "short period of rehabilitation" following back surgery. 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".
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 11:42 AMRodri out for 'short period' after back surgery
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be sidelined for a "short period of rehabilitation" following back surgery on Monday.
- BBC SportJul 28, 2026, 11:42 AMRodri out for 'short period' after back surgery
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be sidelined for a "short period of rehabilitation" following back surgery on Monday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 7:00 AMRodri to undergo back surgery in Madrid on Monday as Santiago Bernabeu transfer gathers pace
Rodri will undergo surgery on a back issue on Monday morning at a clinic in MadridNo timetable for his return has been confirmed, adding further uncertainty to his Man City futureThe news comes after ...
- Sky Sports Football—Rodri to undergo back surgery and may miss start of Premier League season
Manchester City's World Cup winner Rodri is to undergo minor surgery on his back, which means he may miss the start of the Premier League season.
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