James Rodríguez is a different player when he is with his national team. The playmaker is doing a really good job in this Copa America and Colombia is already in the quarter-finals after beating 2-1 Paraguay. James Rodríguez scored one goal and was the best player of the game.
He spoke after the clash and told the press he enjoys playing for Colombia: “Here (Colombia) I’m happy and I play even lame. I always want to play and help. We have to keep going like this”, he said after scoring a goal and leading his team to the next stage.
He also spoke about his situation at Real Madrid: “I dream to keep playing in a big club like Real Madrid. It’s been always my wish”. Finally he also spoke about his second goal in the Copa América: “I think when you train a lot, these things happen”.
Not everything related to James Rodríguez are good news. He could have to undergo surgery due to a shoulder problem. “This [shoulder] problem can happen again, he will have to have surgery at some point”, said his coach José Pekerman.
However, James will continue playing for Colombia in this Copa América: “James is a key player for us, his presence should never be ruled out”, Pekerman said. James Rodríguez has scored two goals in this competition helping Colombia to win both games and being the first team to go through to the second round.
After a frustrating season at Real Madrid, James Rodríguez is happy playing for Colombia. Every time he has played for his national team this season he’s performed an impressive performance but he has problems at Los Blancos. Will he stay at Real Madrid next season?
“I’m happy and I play even lame” – you what mate?