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Post by rugbytoffee on Mar 28, 2021 12:25:20 GMT
James Rodriguez Fitness Update
James Rodriguez continues to train alone at Finch Farm as he works his way back to match-fitness.
He enjoyed a small game of keepy-ups with an Everton coach - who was just as good as James! - before being put through a light exercise.
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Post by evertonfan1968 on Mar 30, 2021 9:56:33 GMT
James Rodriguez Fitness Update James Rodriguez continues to train alone at Finch Farm as he works his way back to match-fitness. He enjoyed a small game of keepy-ups with an Everton coach - who was just as good as James! - before being put through a light exercise. We need to toughen him up a bit.
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Post by rugbytoffee on May 16, 2021 9:30:09 GMT
Everton star James Rodriguez has hinted he will be retiring from the game sooner rather than later as he nears his 30th birthday.
The Colombian star turns 30 this year, by which point he will have been in the game for 14 years, having started at Envigado U20s in 2007.
His contract with Everton runs until 2022, but the Blues have an option to extend that by another year, meaning he can remain at Goodison Park until 2023 if things go to plan.
By that point, he would be 33-years-old and there has been no indication about what he will do going forwards. Like many South American stars, it would not be surprising if he returned to his homeland to play out the end of his career, or perhaps return to one of his former clubs.
Whether that happens remains to be seen, but the Everton star has hinted it won’t be long before his career comes to an end.
“I haven’t given it much thought,” he told the Colombian FA.
“I can’t tell you where I would like to retire. I don’t think it will be long because I wouldn’t want to play too old. For now, I want to enjoy it as much as possible.
“I want to learn, to help the young players. This whole crop of players who are almost 30 years old and upwards have less and less time to go.”
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Post by rugbytoffee on May 28, 2021 17:01:33 GMT
James Rodriguez has been cut from the Colombia squad due to injury and the Everton playmaker will miss the Copa America and two World Cup qualifiers against Peru and Argentina in June.
In the past few days, the midfielder underwent medical exams which determined that he is not match-fit and he will not join up with Reinaldo Ruedas's Colombia squad for their games this summer.
The Colombian Football Federation did not specify what the problem was, but the Everton player has missed several games this season with a calf injury and was not named in Carlo Ancelotti's squad for five of the Toffees' last six matches in the Premier League this season.
A statement read: "The coaching staff of the Colombian Senior Men's National Team informs that the player James Rodriguez has been recalled for the games against Peru and Argentina for the qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and the CONMEBOL Copa America 2021.
"In recent days, the midfielder underwent medical examinations, which determined that he is not at the optimal level of competition, so he will not be able to join the group of players called up by Reinaldo Rueda for the aforementioned matches and the South American championship.
"The coach and his team of collaborators regret not being able to count on James Rodríguez this time and hope that soon the midfielder will be able to be part of a call-up, representing our country with the height and professionalism as he has always done."
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Post by bustan on Jun 21, 2021 7:16:43 GMT
Seville president mentioned him as a potential target, seems his agent is sniffing around who is interested in Spain.
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