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Rodri to have back surgery but Maresca brushes off transfer speculation
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BBC News
World Cup winner Rodri will have surgery on a back issue on Monday, new Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed.
The 30-year-old Spain captain guided his country to World Cup glory last week and was named the Golden Ball winner as player of the tournament.
The Ballon d'Or winner was back to his best at the World Cup but, speaking at his first news conference since being appointed City boss, Maresca said Rodri now needs surgery followed by recuperation.
Then he needs a holiday, he needs to rest and recover and then he will be back with us," the Italian coach said.
"I think it is normal, also because they [Spain] won the World Cup and because he is one of the best players.