Will James Rodriguez play tonight for Colombia vs Costa Rica? Latest update | OneFootball

MLS action is paused for the FIFA World Cup; however, friendly matches and World Cup games allow us to keep watching how some MLS players perform with their national teams.

Many head coaches have chosen to protect their top players' fitness and give young talent a chance in these matches leading up to the most prestigious soccer tournament.

For example, Argentina is likely to be without Lionel Messi for their first friendly, as he is recovering from a muscle injury.

Now, Colombia and Costa Rica are minutes away from their match, and the question everyone wants to know is if James Rodriguez will start tonight.

Is James Rodriguez starting tonight against Costa Rica?

The former Minnesota United FC player is recovering from an injury that kept him out of many MLS matches. Nevertheless, it is said that he is recovering from that injury and could start tonight as Colombia figures out the best lineup for the World Cup.

Although his status for this game was in doubt, the recent lineup confirms that James Rodriguez is not part of the starting lineup; instead, he is on the bench against Costa Rica.

Colombia head coach Néstor Lorenzo decided to prioritize the health of the forward and Colombian national team legend, as this is only a friendly match with nothing at stake.

The goal is to ensure that the No. 10 arrives at the World Cup in the best possible condition.

In the current season, James Rodriguez played 22 games among Liga MX, MLS, and the US Open Cup, scoring three goals and delivering 4 assists.

Rodriguez’s last game at a professional level was against the Colorado Rapids in his farewell match for Minnesota United.

This is because both parties agreed to end the contract, as the Colombian captain wanted to be fit for the World Cup, and once his goal was set, he could be released by the MLS team.