James Rodríguez: Carlo Ancelotti explains why he took him out of the game against Manchester United – International football – Sport

Colombian James Rodríguez scored a goal at a key moment in the match against Manchester United, which Everton drew 3-3 with a goal from Dominic Calvert-Lewin at the break. However, James did not play the full game.

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DT Carlo Ancelotti wasn’t in a hurry to leave the field as he was substituted for Gylfi Sigurdsson after 69 minutes. The Colombian seemed to leave the field in some pain.

Ancelotti testified at the post-match press conference that James had a condition in the middle of the game.

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“James felt a problem at the end of the first half in a calf, but he told me he wanted to continue. Then I noticed him tired. It was a risk, but I trusted him. After 20 minutes, I decided to change it “, assured DT.

The Colombian suffered repeated injuries from the calf. Without taking into account this Saturday, which has not yet been confirmed by Everton’s medical staff, there are seven injuries he has suffered since 2014, with Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and now at the English club.

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It must be remembered that an injury of this type took James out of competition for 26 days this season. He reappeared on January 1st.

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