The situation surrounding Colombian soccer star James Rodriguez and his Spanish club, Rayo Vallecano, is shrouded in mystery. After a recent interview with Marca, Rodriguez was notably absent from the team’s roster for matches against Real Madrid and Villarreal, leaving fans and analysts speculating about his future.
Rayo Vallecano’s coach, Íñigo Pérez, has attempted to downplay the situation, offering only cryptic comments. “He is not capable of speaking,” Pérez stated, adding fuel to the already burning speculation. However, Rodriguez himself attempted to clarify the situation, simply stating, “he is fine,” implying that his absence is not due to injury.
Adding to the intrigue, Rayo Vallecano’s sporting director, David Cobeño, recently addressed the situation in an interview with DAZN.While confirming that Rodriguez remains a player on the team, Cobeño offered little in the way of concrete information. “To this day no player has told me that they want to leave,” Cobeño stated, “But I understand that someone comes to request departure. If the club and coach agree, we will try to find a way out. This is not the time to be distracted. The important thing is those who are here today because we have a lot at stake. The club will give explanations when it has to give them.”
Cobeño further compared Rodriguez’s situation to that of another player, Raúl de Tomas, who has also been sidelined by coach Pérez. “With Raúl it is the same as with James,” Cobeño explained.”The club is following a line of interaction that is what the president has transmitted. as soon as the games are over we will see how the situations are and we will take measures.”
For now, Rodriguez continues to train with the team in Vallecas, and Rayo Vallecano is preparing for their final match of 2024 against Real Betis on Sunday, December 22nd. The upcoming weeks will likely shed more light on the future of this high-profile player and his role with the club.
There is speculation surrounding James Rodriguez’s future with Rayo Vallecano as he was absent from the team roster against Real madrid and Villarreal after an interview with marca. [3]
While the coach, Íñigo Pérez, saeid he was “not capable of speaking”, [3]Rodriguez himself stated, “he is fine”, suggesting his absence was not due to injury.[3]
Sporting Director David Cobeño confirmed that Rodriguez is still a player for Rayo Vallecano but offered little further information. [3], He stated that the club will address the situation after the games against Real Madrid and Villarreal.[3]Cobeño compared Rodriguez’s situation to that of Raúl de Tomas, another player sidelined by Pérez.
