2020/21 James Rodriguez

[BlueStevie35]

Hope we dont risk him against Spurs with 3 big league games coming up thick and fast.

Give him the 8 days rest until the Fulham game.

I think he might be, depending on how he trains tomorrow and Tuesday. Carlo did say he felt his calf tighten in the first half, which makes his goal even better

 

[LostLegend]

One aspect that I like better about watching football in Spanish than in English is the passion shown by the commentators when calling a goal. Here is the lastest one by Bambino Pons, from Argentina, he is known to narrate goals for the Premier League. He changes 'Hungry like the wolf', a song by Duran Duran to James lyrics lol @maccavennie you have competition, better step it up with your songs

Amazing, this!

Better then the dullards we get commentating over here

 

[UptheTofees]

I can't watch games in English

Don't know how you lot do it

 

[faddy the blue]

James will add much more value once he has runners either side linking play with quick one twos. I can only imagine how well James, Pienaar and Baines would have combined.

We need a dribbling winger who can cut inside from left/right and overlapping fullbacks that would allow James to be more creative.

 

[Nymzee]

I can't watch games in English

Don't know how you lot do it

Probs because we can’t speak another language.

 

[messymascot]

If we play 4-2-3-1 he is the best right winger and the best number 10 at the club. We need one more player of a similar quality to him Richarlison and DCL. If we get that for either of these positions that would decide where we play James.

If he is carrying a slight calf strain I would put him on the bench Wednesday.

 

[Ebrell22]

Watching his goal against Man U again he really shows his ability there with that first touch. Our only player who could have scored from that position.
At his best high up the pitch

 

[Barnfred 55]

We signed James for us to be able to break down teams like Fulham.

Is he more likely to see more of the ball in the final third against Fulham than he is Liverpool? Well, yes, he is.

We don't need to be planning on resting him for two games straight.

I agree with Zat. Especially if he is feeling some tension in that calf muscle

He can be on the bench for those games like he was against Leeds but hopefully we won't need him.

We need positive results against City and RS, and that could be draws. Important thing is that we don't lose and lose ground. Best way to get a result is be hard to beat and then a bit of magic or set piece, which is where James comes in.

 

[UptheTofees]

Probs because we can’t speak another language.

I know. I still feel bad for you guys. No emotion or passion from those guys.

 

[longers]

No emotion or passion from those guys.

 

[BlueToff]

I agree with Zat. Especially if he is feeling some tension in that calf muscle

He can be on the bench for those games like he was against Leeds but hopefully we won't need him.

We need positive results against City and RS, and that could be draws. Important thing is that we don't lose and lose ground. Best way to get a result is be hard to beat and then a bit of magic or set piece, which is where James comes in.

I just think the pace of the game against Fulham is more likely to suit James than the pace of the game against Liverpool at Mount Doom, mate

But ideally he plays both and I hope he will be fit to do so

We need a positive result against all of the teams. I'd argue a positive result is far more likely against Fulham than City, though, and we're more likely to play a counter-attacking style against City than we are Fulham, aren't we...

 

[UptheTofees]

Yes I like Hogson but he usually does Bein for la liga.

The PL coverage we get here in the states is the definition of lifeless lol

 

[Nymzee]

I know. I still feel bad for you guys. No emotion or passion from those guys.

Would you watch a footie match with Japanese commentators?

 

[Toffeelover]

I can't watch games in English

Don't know how you lot do it

Me turn sound off.

 

[Barnfred 55]

I just think the pace of the game against Fulham is more likely to suit James than the pace of the game against Liverpool at Mount Doom, mate

But ideally he plays both and I hope he will be fit to do so

We need a positive result against all of the teams. I'd argue a positive result is far more likely against Fulham than City, though, and we're more likely to play a counter-attacking style against City than we are Fulham, aren't we...

It's also highly likely opportunities will be minimal against City and Liverpool. Chances are it will take a set piece or moment of magic. James is the go to man for both.

We should have enough to beat Fulham without James.

James doesn't need to be running the game to deliver a great set piece or moment of magic.