# Rodri to undergo back surgery ahead of Manchester City's new season

Spanish midfielder and recent World Cup winner Rodri is set to undergo back surgery, sidelining him for the start of Manchester City's upcoming season. The injury could significantly impact City's early campaign as they seek to defend their Premier League and Champions League titles.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/7/24/world-cup-hero-rodri-to-undergo-back-surgery-before-man-citys-new-season?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:16:27 +0000

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cd9w2qp8pwxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:36:46 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/27/manchester-city-rodri-contract-real-madrid-offer-transfer-window) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:44:47 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c1j158w2dxlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:03:03 GMT