The present of James Rodriguez it is not at all favorable. The Colombian has completed four months without playing officially and therefore, it is difficult for the Cucuteño to play with the Everton this semester. the technician Rafael Benítez he is not at all convinced in giving minutes to Rodriguez, something that will be vital if he wants a field in the Colombia selection.
This is precisely what was discussed several weeks ago. Reinaldo Rueda has never closed the doors of the ‘tricolor‘a James as has been speculated. It is rumored on social media that both parties, James and Roda he would have already had certain approaches, where the strategist would have made a special request to him at the wheel of the English cadre.
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The idea of the vallecaucano is that James have the most minutes with Everton so that it begins to take the required physique and thus, to be in optimal conditions for the month of October where a triple date will be played again, but in this opportunity the rivals will be Uruguay of visitor, Brazil and Ecuador in the Metropolitan of Barranquilla.
On the other hand, the English press wants James to be given a chance, whatever Benitez he would have already stated that he does not want to count on him and therefore expect a quick exit, either for the Asian league or in January when the 2022 season transfer market opens.
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First, we will have to wait and see what happens in the Premier League. James has already sent the message to the Spanish coach telling him that he is fine both physically and mentally to start adding official minutes, as he played in the Florida Cup the friendly tournament.