The Colombian told Gol Caracol: "A lot of things are said about me - most of it are lies. What really annoys me is when people doubt my professionalism".

James Rodríguez returned to Real Madrid last summer after spending two seasons on loan at Bayern Munich. He was transfer-listed by Zidane and came close to joining Atlético but that operation was brought to a half after the 3-7 thrashing to Atleti during the pre-season. The start of the season looked promising for the Colombian but a series of injuries and poor performances . He returned to the team against Real Sociedad on Sunday - his first league game since the meeting with Mallorca on 19 October... James spoke about his lack of playing time in an interview with Gol Caracol.
Zidane was allegedly unhappy that you flew out to Medellín for the irth of your son... “Not at all, how can someone by unhappy at the birth of a child?”

Out of everything that's been said about you, what's hurt the most? “Many things have been said about me and the majority of it are lies. One of the things that does annoy me is when my professionalism has been put in doubt, that is something which I won't accept. I am very professional, that is why I have reached this far in the game. I am comforted that the people who are close to me and who work with me know what I am taking about. I really look after myself. I train very hard. I am always looking to improve”.
Problems with Zidane: “I've never had any problems with him. Every coach has his preferences. We have a normal, working relationship”.
Would you like to stay at Real Madrid? “No one knows what will happen in the future but if I could choose, I'd like to be at a club where I can show my qualities”.
What is your role at Real Madrid at the moment? “Right now I am not one of the high profile players. I'm training and working so that I will be ready when I am picked to play. I'm also thinking about the future, where I am I have to be at my best level. I'm working hard to keep myself in shape and that, along with my talent won't stop me from dreaming”.
Insults aimed at Zidane in Colombia for not playing you: “I don't think it's fair that other people show a lack of respect for someone for not playing a player. I don't agree with the insults. I ask for more respect!”.
Why do you think you aren't playing? “That's a good question, I'd like to know myself (laughs). As I said before, when you have won major trophies with players who you trust, and you have the core of a successful team, it's very difficult to make changes. It's also complicated when the coach isn't playing you all of the time, you can't really show what you can do when you only play for a small amount of time. Those involved in football know what I mean”.
How do you feel when you aren't playing? “I always want to play, I'm a competitive person. At Real Madrid, there are players who have a lot of quality but I know that with my talent, and with a little more regular playing time, I could help the team in various areas. But I understand that Zidane has the backbone of his team as he wants, he's won a lot with players who he has faith in”.
Sayacimy
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James is a good player,zidana please try to use on the field each time ,u know James he gives u trophies before.
tauablmpt
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I love you man. Have patience dear, your time will come soon
PaschLil
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Good luck man your time will come
Hanbenty
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when he go to B Munich what did he to Madrid
a fantastic goal and awesome assist i think u have forgotten
Lindajarvis71
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all Chelsea midfielders except kante. All Chelsea players are bunch of jokes, they can't win any trophy thought they will always play good.
and who kicked liverpool out of the fa cup Chelsea did
Lindajarvis71
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your welcome at Chelsea 😊😊😊
and who kicked liverpool out of the fa cup ha ha ha ha
bumdelmsuy
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As if you are the only one who is not playing Bale is not playing too
Bale has lost form. He plays rubbish now
Teuilmo
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I just crying😭 I love you❤ James because you are my best football player after öziil in madrid
Ceabdkostu
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I was even crying when I was reading.. James I used to know in 2010 is not James I know right now.. I think he should go to a team where they can often use him
jdœ
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James is a great player to be honest he is just not playing
siwbcdepz
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james plz go to juve
kiyaeiklm
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naoaeprtyz
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As if you are the only one who is not playing Bale is not playing too
Banbdikuz
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he should gone to everton look at his stats under ancelotti 17 goals,15 assists
royamiga12
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wasted talent .....
De Bruyne and Salah were talents until Chelsea ruined them
radbeikntz
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time goes on now I prefer Odegar or K.Debruyne
zacbcektuz
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I hope Atletico gets him so that real Madrid can pay the price when they meet Atletico Madrid in derby.
when he go to B Munich what did he to Madrid
Auwal1998
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all attack
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is this in FIFA 20?
buekmouyz
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What does that mean?
bandis77
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then why Perez put 75 million on him just sit on bench
that was many years ago. He was thinking that maybe he will be new galactico based only performamce on one world cup. He is nowhere near the players like rodrigo and vinicius. When they play they leave their soul and are sweating blood on the pitch. James and Bale on the other hand are just playing because they must. They have some briliant moments but like once in 10 matches
Yazcdeklnz
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realmadrid fans have forgotten that james was the best realmadrid player after Ronaldo think about 2014/2015
Kucbcdpsy
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Cme to arsenal
Check your cabinet then compare it to arsenal's cabinet then u will get the answer... We're not doing well this 6 years but we're not finished yet... We'll bounce back again
lizbdilntz
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the thing is he is not on he's best form and in madrid lots od qualitie
Sosst
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James is going nowhere & he is ok with being on the bench & getting paid well to do it.He has jo real ambition to be on the pitch,He wants to be a player lost on the bench.
Andya-007
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who did think you can bench in Madrid XI
then why Perez put 75 million on him just sit on bench
roadeklns
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please go to China, maybe you could have more playing time there, because you don't have space here at real, you have really lost from.
Nafiz00
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just go to arsenal....and show them who you reallu are.... or go to Ac milan...
pimdekmnpy
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who did think you can bench in Madrid XI
DiibuuQuinine
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I hope Atletico gets him so that real Madrid can pay the price when they meet Atletico Madrid in derby.
Yombekops
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I can feel his pain
umut076
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James for the sake of your career please go to arsenal
faebikor
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he's a ATM and Real doesnt need a attacking midfielder
sosknprsu
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your welcome at Chelsea 😊😊😊
all Chelsea midfielders except kante. All Chelsea players are bunch of jokes, they can't win any trophy thought they will always play good.
waccklnst
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plan a move or ruin your future!
tenbceirz
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Let him go to Chelsea
Ash07
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I don't why real Madrid took you from byeran Munich.
They didn't took him but Bayern refused to buy him xd
Ash07
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James have a lot of potential, but he won't be at his best in Madrid. Not at this moment. He should go somewhere else to get playing time.
he should join arsenal
ha4lay
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his time will come
at 40 right
bucdemortu
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James u didnt improve ! Valvarde already take over to u ! So sad , you were my one of favorite player !
MaddyKotagiri
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your welcome at Chelsea 😊😊😊
For what?? 🤷♂️
MaddyKotagiri
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This guy has to at least realise now before its too late!! Leave Real Madrid and find a better club before you get old 🤷♂️
Livingstone_chelsea
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wasted talent .....
Marcus90
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his time will come
Ksm_city
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Cme to arsenal
Lol... Is Arsenal a football club or a football farm?
OlaoluwaAkinrinde2
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your welcome at Chelsea 😊😊😊
to bench who at chelsea?
Tehadkrsty
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wasted his career
Hasabikptu
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Just leave and stop talking too much or answering questions. Your time there is done and you can see that from the way Zidane is using you, so no time to waste time bro.
Sahla_HDP
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I think he should go to Italy. He can play in any team and Italy is starting to growing strong. Italy need quality players and any of AC Milan, Inter Milan, AS Roma or SSC Napoli would be a perfect fit for you.
❤Ràshnîc❤
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Zidane's fault
nosceoptuz
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Come to Barca!