After not being a starter in the match against Leeds United last Wednesday on the 22nd date of the Premier League, James Rodríguez reappeared this Saturday visiting Manchester United at the Old Trafford stadium to compete in one of the most attractive matches of the European day.
The local team dominated the first half at will and James Rodríguez he could do little in those minutes; However, the second half had another face for Everton and the Colombian returned to take the reins of his team. The discount came at 48 minutes and at 51 James scored a goal for the partial tie.
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However, James Rodríguez was substituted in the 67th minute and he left without recriminating DT. In some signs, the Colombian midfielder would have asked coach Carlo Ancelotti to change due to a strong blow he received on the instep minutes ago and that he could not bear. In his replacement came the ’10’ and team captain Silfy Sidgurdsson.
The Colombian left the field, had a cordial dialogue with the DT on the line and sat on the substitute bench. A minute later Manchester United made it 3-2 final of the match after a free kick that was headed before the defensive passivity.
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It should be noted that Yerry Mina did not play at Old Trafford and due to the development of the game, his absence affected Everton’s defense, which received two goals in the air.
