Manchester City midfielder Rodri is scheduled to undergo surgery on a back injury, according to reports from multiple outlets. Both accounts connect the expected procedure to the period after Rodri plays for Spain at the World Cup, where he is described as a key figure in the team’s campaign. The Athletic reports that Rodri starts all eight of Spain’s matches during the World Cup, and notes that his return date is unknown following the decision to operate. The Mirror similarly says Rodri is set to return to Manchester after the World Cup, but suggests he could be sidelined for an extended period depending on recovery. No sources quoted in the provided material specify the exact nature of the injury beyond it being a back problem, nor do they provide a timetable for rehabilitation or a confirmed match return date. Overall, the common points are that Rodri has a back injury, surgery is expected, and the timeline for his return to club action is uncertain after his World Cup involvement.