James Rodríguez is recovered in Everton, said Carlo Ancelotti

While Everton is in the fight for European places in the Premier League, this weekend he takes a break and will compete for the FA Cup, playing his first game of the competition at home at Goodison Park against second division Rotherham.

Although on paper it looks like an easily resolved encounter, in Everton they do not want to give advantages and would play with the best of their squad. This includes James Rodriguez, who is already recovered from his muscle injuries, as Carlo Ancelotti commented at a press conference on Friday.

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“He trained all week with the team. Showed good condition. I think he is not at his highest point, but tomorrow he could play and he is close to it ”, said the Italian coach about the Colombian’s current situation.

He also commented on his ups and downs for this FA Cup match, all due to injury: “The players who will not be available are Richarlison, Jonjoe Kenny, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Allan, Delph and Pickford. James, Digne and Iwobi can play. “

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Colombian defender Yerry Mina would also be in the game this Saturday at the FA Cup and another high performance is expected as has happened in the last days of his football recovery.