Is James Rodríguez playing tonight in Colombia's crucial match vs DR Congo? | OneFootball

The World Cup is better than ever.

Just moments before the match between Colombia and DR Congo, Group K is heating up. Portugal's recent and emphatic victory over Uzbekistan has put pressure on Los Cafeteros, who now need to defeat the Africans to stay in the race for first place in the group.

Colombia defeated Uzbekistan with a spectacular performance from their winger and Bayern Munich footballer, Luis Diaz.

However, a Colombian symbol, who didn’t have a wonderful performance as expected, could see the bench tonight.

This player is James Rodriguez. Nestor Lorenzo knows the value of his captain, but anything is possible.

Is James Rodriguez playing tonight against DR Congo for Colombia's chances to fight for the top of the group?

I would be lying if I said James Rodríguez had the match he was expecting against the Asian side. However, the No. 10 kept the ball moving and helped Colombia control possession, allowing the team to progress through its tactical setup and attack down the flanks.

Still, it was a relatively quiet performance from the MLS star, as Luis Díaz stole the spotlight. Nevertheless, if Nestor Lorenzo wants to battle Portugal in the last game, he must not leave his captain on the bench.

With this said, James Rodriguez is expected to start tonight against DR Congo. Colombian reports suggest that Lorenzo will start the same lineup as he did against Uzbekistan.

This means the Minnesota United player will operate as the attacking midfielder, contributing to orchestrating the attack and set pieces.

Right now, Colombia has three points and is sitting in second place. Although the South American country has a two-point advantage against the AFCON team, Portugal leads the group with four points.

With a victory tonight, the Cafeteros will lead by two points and will have the upper hand against the Portuguese.