Following his World Cup win with Spain, Manchester City midfielder Rodri is scheduled to have minor surgery on his back, which may cause him to miss the beginning of the Premier League season. After captaining Spain to victory in the World Cup final and being named the tournament's best player, Rodri now needs to address a back issue. His involvement in the Community Shield against Arsenal was already unlikely due to his World Cup participation, but he is now also a doubt for City's first Premier League match against Bournemouth. The news comes after Rodri experienced an injury-plagued couple of years, including an anterior cruciate ligament injury in 2024 that limited his playing time.
With one year left on his City contract and speculation about a possible transfer to Real Madrid, Rodri has expressed his desire to be an inspiration and has spoken about the challenges he overcame to achieve success with Spain, emphasizing the importance of resilience and positivity.