Rodri to undergo back surgery, Maresca confirms

World Cup winner Rodri faces surgery on a back issue, new City boss reveals.

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What happened. Rodri will undergo back surgery on Monday, Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca confirmed.

• Rodri was named Player of the Tournament at the World Cup.
• Maresca dismissed speculation linking Rodri with Real Madrid.
• Rodri's last two seasons were disrupted by injury.

“Now, [he undergoes] surgery on Monday. Then he needs a holiday, he needs to rest and recover and then he will be back with us.”

— Enzo Maresca

Maresca expects other players back before City face Arsenal.

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