Discussing the quality of James Rodríguez makes little sense. His performance with the National Team in the Copa América has put him back in the spotlight in Brazil, as he is still a Sao Paulo player and his fans divide opinions due to the performance he shows for the club and the national team. Vanderlei Luxemburgo came out to support the Colombian, “You can’t burn a talent,” However, Denilson responded to the DT mentioning some behaviors that he does not like about the 10.
Sao Paulo was clear, the Copa América will be the tournament that helps define the future of James Rodríguez (he has a contract until 2025 with the Brazilians). Meanwhile, His performance with the National Team draws all the attention of the Brazilians, who from different perspectives praise or question what the midfielder has done.who has only played 22 games for the club (11 starts, 2 goals and 4 assists).
Luxembourg praises James and sends a message to Zubeldía
Vanderlei Luxembourg referred to 10 in Italy Sport from Brazil. “He has talent and is destined to play behind the striker. As if he were the second striker, putting his teammates in front of the goal and scoring (…) You can’t burn a talent. “It is very difficult to find a player with talent like him in world football.”.
Zubeldía, before James joined the National Team for the Cup, stated that, “the space is for him and for everyone. There is space. Over time we will see how his situation evolves, but I give everyone space.” What could open an opportunity for him after finishing the tournament in the United States. But Luxembourg left a direct message for the DT so that you understand how to use it on the field. “You have to find this position for him to be free.”
Denilson questions James on his coaching style
After what Vanderlei came out to support the Colombian, the former Brazilian player appeared to respond to the coach and make it clear that James’ performances could make his teammates uncomfortable, who would maintain a different work rhythm. Denilson has always questioned some of the midfielder’s attitudes, although he has also asked for more minutes for him.
“You forgot to mention that he also has to train, professor. You wouldn’t play him if he didn’t train all week. Does the boy train twice and go to the game? And how does the cast feel when they see this?” Denilson responded to Luxembourg on his program TV band.
For now, James remains focused on winning the Copa América with the Colombian National Team, In his first match he won all the recognition, Conmebol chose him as the best player of the first day to confirm that he still has a lot of football to give. While he could dedicate to Brazilians Ismael Rivera’s song, ‘El Misunderstood’… “I have been the misunderstood one. Neither you nor anyone has loved me as I am.”
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