Published Jul 23, 2026, 12:01 PM ET · Updated 4 months ago · 2 sources

Rodri: Man City's World Cup winner to undergo back surgery and may miss start of Premier League season

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Rodri: Man City's World Cup winner 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. The midfielder captained Spain in the World Cup final win over Argentina on Sunday and won the Golden Ball as player of the tournament. However, Sky Sports News understands the 30-year-old now needs a back issue addressed. Rodri was not expected to be involved in the Community Shield against Arsenal following his exploits for Spain at the World Cup, bu