We cheered on behalf of Erling Haaland in the World Cup. The biggest was of course Norway’s huge success, but for Haaland as a City striker, six weeks of the World Cup showed that he will get back the best working conditions with Rodri back in Ballon d’Or class. The defensive midfielder was named the tournament’s best player, the way he controls play and tempo and breaks up the opponents’ play and pace is back to the same as before the injury problems of the last two seasons. We were a little early to look forward to the new season.
In Euro 2024, Rodri was the king. Then it became a title for Spain. Manchester City also won the Premier League title this year. Rodri won the Ballon d’Or award. Then came the injury in the 2024/25 season that kept the defensive midfielder out of the match arena – and Manchester City without a single title. Last season, Rodri gradually got back into shape. In six weeks with the World Cup and Spain as champions, there is no longer any doubt. King Rodri was back. On Friday, City coach Enzo Maresca will come up with the mediation City supporters don’t like.
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The Athletic reported Rodri has been struggling with back problems that require surgery, the City manager has now confirmed this.
“He’s going to have surgery on Monday, and he needs a vacation. He needs rest and needs to recover. Then he’s back with us,” says Enzo Maresca.
According to Sky Sports , Manchester City will offer the 30-year-old a new contract, something Maresca was also asked about at his press conference.
“There is always speculation about big players. I’m not worried about it – it’s completely normal. They won the World Cup, and he was the best player of the tournament. All managers want Rodri because he is a top player.
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Right now, City supporters are worried about losing the footballing genius Rodri for too much of the season. August 16 is the Community Shield against Arsenal, then the Premier League starts against Bournemouith on August 23. And so it goes from strength to strength.
We want Rodri speedy recovery.
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