Buenos Aires, April 2 (NA) – The Colombian Football Federation confirmed this Thursday that James Rodríguez had to be hospitalized in Minnesota, United States, after presenting a case of severe dehydration the day after the friendly match that Colombia played against France on the last FIFA date. According to details provided by the body and learned by the Argentine News Agency, the 34-year-old midfielder remained hospitalized for 72 hours for preventive clinical monitoring and recovery. In the official statement, the FCF specified that the Colombian captain's situation 'is not related to musculoskeletal injuries nor is it linked to the development of his football activities,' so it ruled out that it is a physical discomfort derived from competition. In turn, it pointed out that the current medical report marks a favorable evolution and a constant improvement. James had been a starter in Colombia's 3-1 defeat against France, played last Sunday in the United States, and was replaced at the 63rd minute. The news generated concern in the environment of the coffee-growing national team, although the Federation brought peace of mind by emphasizing that the episode was foreign to a sports injury. The report also indicated that the national team's medical staff maintains permanent communication with Minnesota United, the club where the former Real Madrid player plays, with the objective of closely monitoring his recovery and evaluating the steps to follow for his return to activity.
