Spain’s World Cup-winning captain may require surgery Latest injury setback for midfielder in recent seasons Rodri could face an extended period of time out with a back injury, which may require surgery. The 30-year-old Manchester City midfielder returned to his finest form at the World Cup foll...
Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/23/blow-for-manchester-city-with-rodri-out-for-extended-period-due-to-back-injury)