Overview
- Citing a Daily Mail report published over the last 48 hours, multiple outlets say Rodri is expected to undergo surgery once Spain’s World Cup campaign ends, which would rule him out of pre-season and the opening weeks of the 2026–27 season.
- Manchester City have declined to comment on specifics of the injury or confirm timing of any operation in response to the reports.
- If the layoff lasts into August and September, Rodri would miss the Community Shield and early Premier League and Champions League matches, forcing new manager Enzo Maresca to adjust preparations and tactics.
- City are lining up midfield cover with Elliot Anderson set to take a prominent role and transfer targets such as Ayyoub Bouaddi and Sandro Tonali under consideration to provide immediate or near-term options.
- The reported surgery comes after a September 2024 ACL tear and subsequent soft‑tissue problems, and it coincides with Rodri entering the final year of his contract, which increases uncertainty about his long‑term fitness and future at the club.