🇨🇴 Alarm over James: hospitalised in Minnesota with dehydration | OneFootball

The Colombian Football Federation (FCF) has issued an official statement to clarify the health status of its captain, James Rodríguez.

The midfielder was admitted to a medical center in the state of Minnesota after suffering from severe dehydration the day after the friendly against France.

James remained under observation and preventive monitoring over the last 72 hours.

Positive progress and non-sport-related causes

The FCF was emphatic in stating that this situation is not related to any physical injury or to his activity on the pitch. It is a non-sport-related condition that, fortunately, is already showing steady improvement.

The latest medical report indicates positive progress in his recovery process.

Coordination with Minnesota United

The Colombia national team’s medical staff remains in permanent contact with Minnesota United FC to oversee the midfielder’s return to the pitch.

The federation also sent a message of support to the “No. 10,” confident that he will soon return to his usual rhythm after this medical scare.

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