Concern over James: Colombia captain hospitalised after FIFA break | OneFootball

The Colombian Football Federation (FCF) raised alarm bells this Thursday by confirming that its captain and biggest star, James Rodríguez, had to be urgently admitted to a medical center in Minnesota. The 34-year-old footballer suffered a severe case of dehydration just 24 hours after playing in the friendly match against France during the recent FIFA international window.

According to the official report, the midfielder remained under clinical observation for 72 hours. The purpose of this hospitalization was to provide constant preventive monitoring and ensure proper hydration to stabilize his body after the strain he had endured.

In an effort to reassure fans and his club, the FCF was unequivocal in its statement: James’ situation “is unrelated to musculoskeletal injuries and is not linked to the performance of his football activities”. With this, the medical authorities ruled out any kind of tear or physical issue resulting from high-level competition, identifying the problem strictly as a systemic imbalance.

The episode occurred after last Sunday’s match, in which Colombia lost 3-1 to the French national team on U.S. soil. In that game, James was in the starting lineup and played 63 minutes before being substituted. Although it was initially thought to be a tactical change, complications arose the following day, leading to his hospitalization.

At present, the medical report is optimistic and indicates favorable progress, with steady improvement in the former Real Madrid player’s health. Nevertheless, the Colombia national team’s medical staff remains in constant contact with the professionals at Minnesota United, the club where the midfielder plays, to coordinate his recovery process and determine when he will be able to safely return to training.

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