Rodri to Undergo Back Surgery After Leading Spain to 2026 World Cup Victory
Manchester City midfielder Rodri is set to undergo back surgery next week, confirmed by coach Enzo Maresca. Rodri, who suffered an ACL injury in 2024, played a key role in Spain's 2026 FIFA World Cup victory despite an injury-affected season. Maresca did not specify a recovery timeline but emphasized the need for rest and confirmed the club's desire for Rodri to remain. The surgery is scheduled for Monday, with the midfielder expected to take time off before returning to training.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 24 Jul, 04:55 pm. Other outlets followed.
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