Axel Allag, Media365, published on Friday, May 28, 2021 at 11:10 p.m.
Discarded for the Copa America with Colombia, James Rodriguez showed his disappointment following the decision of the Colombian Federation, believing to be ready to play the tournament.
The next edition of the Copa America (from June 13 to July 11) will be contested in general chaos. Indeed, while initially scheduled to be held in Argentina and Colombia, CONMEBOL withdrew Colombia as co-host last week, with unrest in the country in mind. This Friday, the Colombian Federation formalized the absence of James Rodriguez (29) for the tournament. The body said in a statement that the Everton player “has undergone medical examinations which have determined that it is not at the optimal level(physical fitness), reason why he will not be able to join the group“ for the competition as well as for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Peru and Argentina (June 4 and 9).
“A huge pain” for Rodriguez
Embarrassed by a calf injury, the former Real Madrid element had a complicated end to the season with Everton, in a year in which he only played 26 games in all competitions. Surprised by the Federation’s decision, Rodriguez issued a press release immediately to give his version. “I received with surprise the press release from the technical staff, explaining to me that they are not counting on me and wishing me a good recovery. A recovery that I have already achieved and during which I suffered a lot”, he assured, very bitter. Then he continued his remarks by explaining that “ne not receiving the confidence of the coaching team … generates enormous pain, because for the jersey of the national team of Colombia, I have always given everything “. For the first time since the 2014 World Cup, the player will not be present during a major tournament in order to defend the colors of his country.
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