Rodri will undergo back surgery and doesn't have a timetable to return, according to Sam Lee and Guillermo Rai of The Athletic.
Analysis:The 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball winner will go under the knife to determine when he'll be back on the pitch, though a concrete recovery period and estimated return will be given once the surgery happens. Losing Rodri is huge for Manchester City, as he's a key player in the middle of the park. Nico Gonzalez and Mateo Kovacic should see more playing time while Rodri is out.
