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Everton is on the decline. Is this situation due to the impact of James Rodriguez’s frequent fouls?
Everton ran fast in the first four games of the season with perfect results. The Toffes just won a draw in the fifth match when they played 2-2 with Liverpool.
Of the five matches, James Rodriguez appeared good. There have been three goals and three assists on the list.
Everton had problems after week five. Carlo Ancelotti’s team subsequently picked up four defeats and one win. Everton are also in seventh position with 16 points from 10 matches.
James Rodriguez did not contribute anything from five matches after against Liverpool. There are indications that Everton’s poor results directly crossed with James.
The Colombian attacking midfielder is heavily controlled and fouled by opponents very often. When James has the ball, two players are always waiting for him to cancel the threat.
This was proven when they lost 0-1 to Leeds United. After being fouled and injured his ankle, a minute later the opponent returned to another hard tackle, causing him pain on the court. He complained to the referee and couldn’t understand why his opponent’s tackle didn’t result in a yellow card.
Leeds knew that the best way to stop Everton was to foul James. That method destroyed Everton’s attack.
In fact, James is Everton’s most-fouled player in the Premier League this season. Whoscored recorded, James was violated 22 times.
James has no choice but to learn to live with the situation he faces in the Premier League. The hard game received should not be an impact on Everton’s pace.
Watch Video “Everton Defeat West Brom 5-2, James Rodriguez Scores“
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