World Cup hero Rodri to undergo back surgery before Man City’s new season
He was one of the best players and I think every manager wants to have Rodri because he’s a top player,” Maresca said. “But now [he has] surgery on, I think, Monday, and he needs a holiday. He needs to rest, he needs to recover, and then he will be back here with us.”The 46-year-old, who was previously part of Guardiola’s coaching staff, said he felt like he was back home after spells at Leicester and Chelsea and embraced the challenge of following in the steps of one of the greatest managers of all time.
- ▪He was one of the best players and I think every manager wants to have Rodri because he’s a top player,” Maresca said.
- ▪“But now [he has] surgery on, I think, Monday, and he needs a holiday.
- ▪He needs to rest, he needs to recover, and then he will be back here with us.”The 46-year-old, who was previously part of Guardiola’s coaching staff, said he felt like he was back home after spells at Leicester and Chelsea and embraced the
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Sport|FootballWorld Cup hero Rodri to undergo back surgery before Man City’s new seasonSpain and Man City midfielder Rodri will need surgery and rest before returning for the club, new coach Maresca said.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoSpain's midfielder and captain Rodri won the Golden Ball Award at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Sunday [Franck Fife/AFP]By The Associated PressPublished On 24 Jul 202624 Jul 2026Manchester City midfielder Rodri, who lifted the World Cup with Spain last week and was named the tournament’s best player, will undergo back surgery next week, coach Enzo Maresca has confirmed.Maresca, speaking at his own unveiling as Man City’s new manager on Friday, did not…
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