After not starting in the game against Leeds United last Wednesday, on the 22nd of the Premier League, James Rodriguez reappeared on Saturday visiting Manchester United at Old Trafford Stadium to compete in one of the most attractive matches of the day in Europe.
The home team dominated the first half at will and James Rodríguez he could do little in those minutes; However, the second half had another face for Everton and the Colombian returned to take over the reins of his team. The reduction came in the 48th minute and in the 51st minute James scored a goal for the equalizer.
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However, James Rodríguez was replaced by 67 minutes and left without reprimanding DT. In some signs, the Colombian midfielder allegedly asked coach Carlo Ancelotti to change due to a strong blow that he received with his neck a few minutes ago and that he could not stand. He was replaced by “10” team captain Silfy Sidgurdsson.
The Colombian left the field, had a cordial dialogue with DT on the line and sat on the substitute bench. A minute later Manchester United made it 3-2 in the final after a free kick that went before the defensive passivity.
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It should be noted that Yerry Mina did not play at Old Trafford and due to the development of the game, his absence affected Everton behind him, who received two goals in the aerial game.