Rodri of Manchester City needs to be operated on due to a hernia
Manchester City club faced an unexpected problem before the new season. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
The team's main defensive midfielder Rodri needs surgery due to an injury. This is a serious test for the club's new head coach Enzo Maresca.
Because the Spanish footballer may miss the start of the next season on the pitch. This was reported by Goal.com.
According to Daily Mail, the 2024 Footballer of the Year Rodri has been struggling with an injury for a long time. However, the details have not yet been disclosed.
Manchester City's leadership is keeping the nature of the injury secret. The surgery will take place after the World Cup, which is being held in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
During this period, Rodri will miss all training sessions under the new coach Enzo Maresca. For the Italian coach, who returned from Chelsea, starting the season without key players is a major difficulty.
Because Rodri is exactly the main force ensuring order in the center of the field. In an interview after joining the club, Enzo Maresca said he knows Manchester City well and that working here is a great honor.
The coach stated: "Manchester City is a wonderful club with every step planned. It is a dream to work in such a system.
We want to win and play beautiful football." However, the absence of a key player like Rodri requires a re-evaluation of all plans. News about the injury has also raised questions about Rodri's future at the club.
The Spanish footballer's contract expires in 12 months. Negotiations over a new deal have stalled.
This situation has attracted the attention of Europe's major clubs, especially Real Madrid. According to Goal.com, the Madrid club has shown serious interest in bringing the player back to its ranks.
If the contract issue is not resolved by January, Rodri will have the right to sign a pre-agreement with other clubs. A move to Real Madrid would give him the chance to play again alongside his former teammate Bernardo Silva.
The Portuguese star recently joined the "Fatihlar" team under Jose Mourinho. In Manchester City's squad, not only Rodri's contract situation is uncertain, but also that of defender Nathan Ake.
His deal is also nearing its end. The club's leadership must resolve injuries and transfer issues of key players before the new season begins.
Rodri's absence will affect the team's playing system.
