James's Numbers in the Last Two Games Reflect His Poor Current Form
The double friendly match in March left James Rodríguez at the center of criticism. The captain of the Colombian National Team did not manage to show his best version in the 63 minutes he played against both Croatia and France, two matches in which the national team ended up defeated and sowed doubts for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
TL;DR
- James Rodríguez faced criticism after subpar performances in recent friendlies against Croatia and France.
- Colombia lost both matches, leading to doubts about their readiness for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- James's statistics showed a discreet performance, with limited impact on goal-scoring opportunities.
- His lack of consistent playing time with Minnesota United is seen as a major factor affecting his form.
- The absence of competitive minutes impacted his mobility, intensity, and influence on the field.
- Despite retaining passing quality, he appeared less decisive than usual.
- Colombia needs an active and confident James to enhance their offensive game.
- He has a chance to regain form in the upcoming friendly against Costa Rica.
- His main challenge is to recover competitive continuity to lead the team towards the World Cup.