James Rodriguez
34-Year-Old
Minnesota United
MLS
Returns in Open Cup win
Rodriguez (illness) played 66 minutes in Wednesday's US Open Cup win against Sacramento Republic, marking a significant step forward in his recovery from the severe dehydration that required hospitalization during the international break.
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Rodriguez has been working his way back carefully since returning to training, and getting 66 minutes of competitive action is exactly the kind of controlled reintegration Minnesota needed to assess his fitness levels. The experienced attacking midfielder still has some ground to make up before returning to his best shape, but the minutes in the Open Cup give him a valuable platform to build on as he pushes for a more prominent role in league play and looks to reduce Joaquin Pereyra's involvement in the coming weeks.
Rodriguez has been working his way back carefully since returning to training, and getting 66 minutes of competitive action is exactly the kind of controlled reintegration Minnesota needed to assess his fitness levels. The experienced attacking midfielder still has some ground to make up before returning to his best shape, but the minutes in the Open Cup give him a valuable platform to build on as he pushes for a more prominent role in league play and looks to reduce Joaquin Pereyra's involvement in the coming weeks.
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Increased workload Tuesday
Rodriguez (illness) completed approximately 95 percent of Tuesday's training session after making further progress in his return to full health, Andy Greder of Pioneer Press reports.
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Returns to supervised training
Rodriguez (illness) left the hospital and reported with Minnesota on Monday, taking part in a supervised session away from the rest of the team, according to the club.
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Out against LA Galaxy
Rodriguez was hospitalized for 72 hours in Minnesota after suffering severe dehydration following Colombia's match against France, and is out for Saturday's clash against LA Galaxy, according to the Colombian Federation of Football.
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Makes MLS debut
Rodriguez generated three crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 6-0 loss to Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
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Completes training session Tuesday
Rodriguez (bruise) took part in a full training session Tuesday ahead of the weekend's visit to Vancouver Whitecaps, Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press reports.
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Could end Rayo tenure
Rodriguez is open to ending his tenure at Rayo Vallecano, according to UnionRayo.
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The Colombian playmaker hasn't seen steady minutes at Rayo Vallecano, and the playmaker could force his way out of the club in the January transfer window. He aims to get that done in order to sign with any other club as a free agent.
The Colombian playmaker hasn't seen steady minutes at Rayo Vallecano, and the playmaker could force his way out of the club in the January transfer window. He aims to get that done in order to sign with any other club as a free agent.