Colombia captain James Rodriguez hospitalised with severe dehydration
Colombia captain James Rodriguez has been hospitalised in Minnesota with severe dehydration following his recent international appearances.
The 34-year-old suffered the non-sports-related medical condition after featuring in his country’s 3-1 defeat to France in Maryland.
Symptoms did not appear until the former Real Madrid star returned to Minneapolis on Monday.
He was subsequently admitted to a local medical facility where he has spent 72 hours under preventative observation.
Federation confirms positive progress
The Colombian Football Federation (FCF) moved quickly to reassure supporters that the issue was not linked to any previous musculoskeletal problems.
A formal statement confirmed that the veteran playmaker is now showing steady improvement and a favourable evolution.
The day after the match against France, the player presented with severe dehydration that required hospitalisation for the past 72 hours for preventative and recovery monitoring.
Fortunately, the current medical report indicates a favourable evolution and a steady improvement.
Ongoing MLS struggles
Medical staff from the national team remain in constant communication with Minnesota United to monitor his ongoing recovery.
The ex-Everton midfielder joined the Major League Soccer franchise earlier this year but has managed just two substitute appearances so far this season.
His current domestic side are scheduled to travel to face LA Galaxy this weekend as the domestic calendar resumes.
The Golden Boot winner of the 2014 World Cup has experienced a highly fractured club career in recent years, taking in brief spells across Qatar, Greece, Brazil, and Spain before arriving in America.
