{"id":7119,"date":"2026-07-28T21:57:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T21:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/play-live.eu\/?p=7119"},"modified":"2026-07-28T21:57:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T21:57:15","slug":"world-cup-golden-ball-winner-rodri-undergoes-successful-back-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/play-live.eu\/?p=7119","title":{"rendered":"World Cup Golden Ball Winner Rodri Undergoes Successful Back Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"subnav-title ff-ffc bold fs-23 lh-25 uc pd-b-10\">\n            POPULAR SEARCHES\n          <\/p>\n<p class=\"subnav-title ff-ffc bold fs-23 lh-25 uc pd-b-10\">\n            BROWSE BY\n          <\/p>\n<p class=\"ital ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"20px\" src=\"https:\/\/b.fssta.com\/uploads\/application\/external-logos\/goal-dot-com-logo_black.svg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-273d04fe>Manchester City have confirmed that midfielder Rodri has undergone successful minor surgery to address an ongoing back issue following Spain&#8217;s World Cup triumph. The club have also stated that Rodri is only facing a &#8220;short&#8221; recovery process, allaying any fears he could be sidelined for a significant period.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-273d04fe>The Etihad Stadium outfit have confirmed that star midfielder Rodri has undergone successful minor surgery to address a back problem. The 30-year-old captained Spain to World Cup glory in North America earlier this summer. City announced that the medical procedure aimed to relieve discomfort the midfielder had been experiencing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-273d04fe>With Rodri being heavily linked with a summer move to Real Madrid, new City manager Enzo Maresca addressed the ongoing noise surrounding the Spaniard&#8217;s future prior to the operation: &#8220;First of all, we have to say that around big players there is always speculation. So I\u2019m not worried about that, it\u2019s normal, also because they won the World Cup \u2014 he is one of the best players.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-273d04fe>&#8220;I think every manager wants to have Rodri, because he\u2019s a top player. But now, surgery on Monday, and then he needs holiday, he needs to rest, recovery, and then he will be back here with us.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-273d04fe>City have now released an official statement confirming the procedure, which reads: &#8220;Manchester City can confirm Rodri has undergone successful minor back surgery. The midfielder had been feeling discomfort for some time but has now undergone a procedure to address the issue and will now begin a short period of rehabilitation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-273d04fe>The core reason behind the transfer links stems from Rodri\u2019s contract at the Etihad Stadium, which has now entered its final 12 months. Although City executives have reportedly tabled a lucrative renewal offer, the 2024 Ballon d&#8217;Or winner is yet to give any indication regarding his long-term commitment. Real Madrid are reportedly keen to capitalize on this hesitation and remain optimistic about finalizing a deal before the window closes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-273d04fe>With his mandatory post-World Cup rest and rehabilitation timeline underway, Rodri will miss the club&#8217;s upcoming pre-season tour of Asia early next month. The City squad are set to return to competitive action in the Community Shield against Arsenal on August 16, and The Athletic reports that Rodri is expected to return before the end of that month.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>POPULAR SEARCHES BROWSE BY Manchester City have confirmed that midfielder Rodri has undergone successful minor surgery to address an ongoing back issue following Spain&#8217;s World Cup triumph. The club have also stated that Rodri is only facing a &#8220;short&#8221; recovery process, allaying any fears he could be sidelined for a significant period. 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