Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez has withdrawn from the Colombia squad for their upcoming games.
The 28-year old play maker was called up by manager Carlos Queiroz for the friendly games against Chile and Algeria next week, however he has opted to remove himself to remain in Spain.
According to reports in Marca, Rodrgiuez contacted Queiroz to request to drop out so he can focus on playing for Real Madrid, after securing a return to the firs team this season.
Rodriguez netted his first club goal in over three years in the weekend win over Granada, with manager Zindedine Zidane praising the former AS Monaco man following his return to favour at the club.
He had seemed certain to leave the club this summer, after returning from a two-year loan at Bundesliga side Bayern Munich, however no move materialised despite strong reported interest from Atletico Madrid and Napoli.
He has now played in seven of Real Madrid's La Liga and Champions League games so far this season.
Nudlmnt
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James getting his form back ....hope he stays in this form...and keeps continuing like this...this James is who we know...
Trevorn
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Hardwork and dedication at it's finest.He knows that Kroos' injury opens the door for someone else to enter the starting lineup so he's making sure that he is that person.
Tawdpst
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Let try these zidane against mallorca to rest out players for El classico
Wekcksyz
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come on James we need u
Somak7
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I hope Kroos quickly recovers so then he James casemiro can form a strong midfield.
mazcdkmp
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am happy for my boys hazard and James
AruMarcelo
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this perfect format RM
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and u have taken Courtois in 11[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
maddyfootballer
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That's what you call dedication
Gabriel107
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Good, so he won't be injured in international break
LuciferChristian
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this perfect format RM
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Ramos as left back and mendy ar R-back and carvajal as Cb You have great knowledge of football dude [Crylaugh]
LuciferChristian
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this perfect format RM
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WOW HAZARD AS FALSE 9 So creative dude 😂😂
bigbenz
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he is the replacement for modric on RCM and he played well there and on the RW
Joshibo520
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this perfect format RM
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hell no, get outta here
nibcelmry
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this perfect format RM
kinyouncy
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huge sacrifice, kudo's boyo
Omari07
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James the golden boy
Tanbikopst
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thank.you.james.and.e.hazard
Blaizooooooooooooooo
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good luck James
kmutize
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good luck James