Concern for James: Colombian 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 rushed to a medical center in Minnesota. The 34-year-old footballer suffered a severe case of dehydration just 24 hours after playing in the recent friendly match against France during the latest FIFA international window.

According to the official report, the midfielder remained under clinical observation for 72 hours. This period of hospitalization was intended to provide constant preventive monitoring and ensure proper hydration to stabilize his condition after the physical toll he had endured.

To reassure fans and his club, the FCF was unequivocal in its statement: James’s situation “is not related to musculoskeletal injuries nor is it 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, focusing the problem strictly on a systemic imbalance.

The episode occurred after last Sunday’s match, in which Colombia lost 3-1 to the French 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 permanent contact with the professionals at Minnesota United, the club where the midfielder plays, in order to coordinate the recovery process and determine when he can safely return to training.

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