Manchester City star Rodri has successfully undergone surgery on a minor back complaint following Spain's World Cup victory in North America. According to club reports, the 30-year-old midfielder captained La Roja to their first world title since 2010 during a sensational summer campaign.
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Subscribe Sekarang →The former Atletico Madrid man scheduled the minor procedure immediately after the tournament to resolve a persistent back issue. Based on updates from The Athletic, the World Cup-winning captain should return to first-team training just days before their Community Shield clash against Arsenal on August 16.
Manchester City did not officially confirm how long the midfield star would be absent, but his swift recovery comes as a huge relief to the English giants. Manager Enzo Maresca will hope the talismanic lynchpin recovers quickly as the club prepares to compete on multiple fronts.
Meanwhile, Rodri's long-term future at the Etihad Stadium remains uncertain as his current contract approaches its final 12 months. Real Madrid are actively working on a deal to sign the player, with Los Blancos remaining confident of reaching an agreement before the summer deadline.