"Deep disappointment", as James Rodríguez described being left out of the call for the Colombian National Team
for the South American Qualifiers for the Qatar World Cup 2022 and the Copa América 2021. The FCF reported that after performing some medical examinations behind the wheel of Everton, he was determined that the player was not in optimal condition.
The player, who had missed the last matches in England as part of his recovery, published a press release in his official media in which he assured that according to the times, he
could be available for the match against Albiceleste at the Metropolitano from Barranquilla
and
the America's Cup.
The '10' stated that he was taken by surprise by the message announcing that he was left off the list.
"I come from a recovery that is in its final part. In which I have taken enough time to fully integrate myself to the practice of football and in this way not affect my participation in the next commitments of our National Team. The relevant times This process suggests that I be careful to participate on date 7 of the tie, but they
would allow me to fully integrate on date 8 and of course be for the 2021 America's Cup
, "published James.
"With surprise I receive the statement from the coaching staff, stating that they do not count on me and wishing me a full recovery. Recovery that I have already made and in which I have sacrificed a lot. The above fills me with deep disappointment, because for me it means playing for my country . I
do not receive the confidence of the coaching staff breaks with everything and generates enormous pain,
because for the Colombia national
team jersey have always left up to
life ", complemented.
Press release.
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- James Rodríguez (@jamesdrodriguez) May 28, 2021
In the absence of James Rodríguez, Reinaldo Rueda and his coaching staff decided to summon Edwin Cardona, who will join after playing
the semifinals of the Argentine Professional League Cup with Boca Juniors
in which Racing de Avellaneda will be measured.
James Rodríguez had played until now in all the matches of the Colombian National Team in the South American Qualifiers, adding 344 minutes and one goal, in the defeat by thrashing against Ecuador.
The creation wheel did not miss a qualifying game since 2017. "
For my teammates the best energy and best wishes.
In the distance I will support with the passion of always," he concluded.
