While Rafa Benitez has claimed the player remains in his plans, James Rodriguez has hinted at an impending transfer with his comments on Twitch
Although he missed Everton’s opening Premier League 2021/22 tie owing to COVID1-9, James Rodriguez’s future was widely speculated to be away from the club. With Rafa Benitez not a massive fan of the player, the Colombian was bound to switch to greener pastures come the end of the summer transfer window.
While Rafa Benitez claimed Rodriguez was still in his plans as he addressed a press conference ahead of Everton’s impending showdown with Leeds United at the weekend, the set of events which unraveled prior to that hint otherwise. James who is a frequent streamer on Twitch ended up belittling Everton during his latest presence on the platform.
James Rodriguez Draws Fury Of Everton Supporters With Twitch Session
Asked about his future at Everton during his stream, James replied he didn’t even know who Everton were playing next in the league. It was a reply which has left Everton’s ardent supporters beleaguered with many hitting out at the player for not even keeping a check on the team he continues to be a part of.
James who is set to miss his side’s outing with Leeds United as well is an Everton player till 31st August. However, he’s bound to leave the side prior to that with a move to Atletico Madrid being strongly spoken about.
“On the weekend I will not play, I don’t even know who Everton is playing, can you please tell me?
“I think it is away because the past was here at home,” he said.
Here’s his latest Twitch video from a few hours ago. It’s a lot to go through. https://t.co/PQq4H5V2tN
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Everton who will take on Leeds United next after winning their season opener know a stern test awaits them at Elland Road. A hurting Leeds United side will be out for redemption when it steps out on its home soil for the first time this term.