The Reason Why James Rodriguez Will Not be Able to Play against Real Madrid

Being the game day 17 of LaLiga, Rayo Vallecano is ready to receive Real Madrid. The Meringue team, after their victory against Atalanta, are fully motivated to win again. On the other hand, Rayo Vallecano hopes to get the three points despite the unexpected absence of James Rodríguez.

The Colombian midfielder, who joined the team last summer, won't be present because he was not drafted. This means that James won't even be on the bench in Vallecas waiting to be able to play some minutes.

This has been an unexpected surprise caused by the decision of Iñigo Pérez, the team's coach. Despite not knowing exactly the reason behind this decision, the Colombian continues to be affected by the lack of minutes. A situation that has left Rayo Vallecano without one of its most important players for this game.

James' situation

Returning to LaLiga after his excellent Copa América, James Rodríguez was Rayo Vallecano's star treinforcement. The player, who was part of Real Madrid several seasons ago, began his new stage with enthusiasm. However, the 205 minutes played this season show how little prominence he has had with the club.

At 33, the Colombian midfielder is once again in an alarming situation with his career. His coach's unexplained decision has raised several doubts regarding his future with the team.

Despite having a contract until next summer, his lack of minutes could lead to an early exit. Knowing Real Madrid perfectly from his time at Merengue, his presence for the match in Vallecas was essential. His absence has made it clear that the player no longer counts for his team.

A problem to solve

Despite James Rodrígue's age, the player has shown that he still has a lot to prove for a few more seasons. With his quality, the best option he has at the moment is to find a team where he can exploit his talent.