Spanish football midfielder and Manchester City player Rodri…
Spanish football midfielder and Manchester City player Rodri Hernandez Caskanes underwent back surgery.
Consensus
- Rodri, a midfielder for Spain's national team and Manchester City, underwent spinal surgery.
- The operation was successful and the rehabilitation period is expected to be short.
- Manchester City's press service confirmed the surgery and expressed support for Rodri’s recovery.
- Rodri was named the best player of the 2018 World Cup (note: this appears to be an error in source, as the 2026 World Cup has not yet occurred; however, sources state it).
- Rodri played a key role in Spain's victory over Argentina in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Rodri has won multiple titles with Manchester City, including four English championships, the UEFA Champions League, and the Club World Cup.
- Rodri also won the European Championship with Spain and received the Ballon d'Or in 2024.
Points of divergence
- Rodri is expected to return to the team a few days before the English Super Cup match against Arsenal on August 16, or later. — vm
- On January 2, Russian figure skater Daniil Samsonov revealed he had undergone three knee operations in Moscow due to Osgood-Schlatter disease starting in 2020, with one right knee requiring reconstruction using bolts. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Best footballer of the World Championships — 2026: Rodri undergoes back surgery — Вечерняя Москва
- Best player of the 2026 World Cup Rodri undergoes back surgery — Коммерсантъ