Spanish midfielder Rodri, who just lit up the World Cup 2026 with incredible performances, is set to undergo surgery for persistent back problems. This isn’t some minor bump, either. A worrying update from Spanish outlet SPORT reports he is going under the knife, and there is no set time for his recovery. Talk about a gut punch when his career momentum was sky-high!
Real Madrid Links Suddenly On Hold?
All that chatter about Rodri potentially heading to Real Madrid? It just got thrown completely into chaos. Rodri’s amazing World Cup run, where he impressed without even scoring or assisting, really rekindled those transfer links. We’ve seen conflicting reports, with some whispers saying he wasn’t in Real’s plans this summer, while others claimed Rodri had already given his nod to join the Merengue club, with support for his signing growing louder. Now, this surgery could literally put an end to those links for good. Who signs a player with an unknown recovery timeline for a serious back issue?
Ballon d’Or Hopes and a Troubling Injury History
This isn’t Rodri’s first serious health battle, which makes this even tougher to swallow. The guy suffered an ACL tear that benched him for almost the entire 2024-25 season, an absolutely brutal blow shortly after he snagged the Ballon d’Or in 2024. And now, after once again being seen as one of the favorites to win the Ballon d’Or this year thanks to his World Cup heroics, a back injury rears its ugly head. Manchester City hasn’t announced anything officially, but the fact they haven’t given any timeframe for his return tells you everything. They’re clearly trying to avoid rushing him back, which is smart for his long-term health, but it means a whole lot of uncertainty for his career right now.
So, what’s next for one of the world’s best midfielders? His future, those coveted individual awards, and any potential move to Real Madrid are all hanging in the balance. We’re all just waiting to see how this recovery plays out and what it means for everything going forward.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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