Bangkok: Rodri has undergone surgery and is hoping to be fit in time for the season opener against Bournemouth. Manchester City have confirmed that Spanish midfielder Rodri Hernandez has undergone surgery for a back injury, and the operation was successful.
According to Thai News Agency, Manchester City have not disclosed how long Rodri will be out, only stating that the 30-year-old "will need a short recovery period." It is expected that he will not be fit in time for the Community Shield match against Arsenal on August 16th, and it remains to be seen whether he will be fit to return for the opening Premier League game against Bournemouth on August 23rd.