“James is happy here, he's confident and motivated” - Ancelotti
The Everton manager believes that the Colombia international is not in a concerning situation, notwithstanding speculations that he has not yet adapted to England.
Carlo Ancelotti
rejected the reports suggesting that
James Rodriguez
doesn’t feel settled and is thinking of making a move, with the Toffees manager not worrying about that being the case.
The Colombian playmaker joined
Evertonin 2020 and had a hard time reaching consistency at some points in his debut
Premier Leagueseason. However, Ancelotti doesn’t believe he is aiming for a move.
“
Oh, he's ok, he has no problem,
” the Toffees boss said about the transfer rumors.
“
I talk to him every day, he's happy here. He's confident, motivated.
“He had a little problem in the last few games with his calf, but now he's in a good condition. He really feels good here because everyone takes care of him and that's it.
“I don't know if he complains about the weather, but we know it's not the best weather ever! But there are a lot of things good in this area.”
James has climbed off the bench in the 3-1 loss to
Manchester Cityas a substitute and played for 21 minutes.
“
He had a knock [versus City] and he was not fit 100 per cent,
” added Ancelotti.
“
No, he's not 100 per cent, but he's 99%.
”
Dominic Calvert-Lewin
may feature against
Liverpoolafter being out of action in the last two matches due to a hamstring injury he sustained.
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