Why isn’t Rodri playing for Manchester City against Arsenal in the Community Shield?

Rodri isn’t playing for Manchester City against Arsenal in the Community Shield.

The showdown will take place at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.

Rodri won’t play in the Community Shield because of his back surgery

With bragging rights on the line, Manchester City is about to battle it out against Arsenal with the hopes of giving themselves a much-needed boost of momentum going into the upcoming Premier League season.

However, they’ll have to do the business without Rodri, who won’t make an appearance in the Welsh capital.

Throughout the summer, the Spaniard’s future has been up in the air, with both Real Madrid and Barcelona making attempts to bring him back to his homeland.

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However, at least for now, he’s still under contract with his Premier League side. But having just undergone minor surgery on his back, he’s not yet ready to return.

It remains to be seen whether the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner will ever wear the sky blue shirt again in a competitive fixture.

How much did Rodri make at the FIFA World Cup 2026?

While the drama surrounding which team he’ll represent in the 2026/27 campaign will undoubtedly be stressful for the superstar, at least his summer couldn’t have started off any better.

Showcasing his leadership qualities, the footballer guided his country to winning the biggest competition in all of sports.

And through his achievement, he was rewarded financially.

This is how much Rodri made at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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