http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Colombia-c2873 legend Carlos Valderrama earmarks FC Porto's James Rodriguez to be his successor
Colombian legend, Carlos Valderrama, has earmarked http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Junior-c39637 levels and Valderrama
claims that he can assume his role for the South American giants.
20-year-old, James Rodriguez, had a stellar season with FC Porto during his first term at Estadio do Dragao. Under the tutelage of Andre Villas-Boas, the team were able to notch an incredible quadruple, which also included the UEFA Europa League.
Although primarily playing as a winger, the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Banfield-c38595 man has featured consistently for the Dragons and this campaign has been no different.
Having netted an impressive tally of five goals so far, his importance to the Portuguese champions remains high and it has earned him a call-up to the senior National team.
Leonel Alvarez fielded the attacker in the game against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Bolivia-c2855 and the move proved to be masterstroke by the tactician, as Rodriguez not only played a major role in the late goal but also scooped up the man of the match award on his debut.
With a reputation of being a great player, Carlos Valderrama has piled praise on the youngster, saying that he can fill the void left by him in the Colombian team.
Speaking to reporters, the former midfielder said that Los Cafeteros did not need a player in his mould anymore, as Rodriguez was deputising very well and the staff needed to get behind as he is quite a talent
"Colombia do not need an 'El Pibe' [Valderrama's nickname]. James is doing very well in that position. We have to support him because he is motivated and he needs support as I believe we have some player here,” he said.
The 50-year-old also compared to the current National team to the one during his tenure, and said that they few differences between them.
"As far as football is concerned, both teams are very similar. They [the current team] still lack some playing time together, but they are on the right track,” http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Carlos-Valderrama-c8552 was quoted as saying.
James Rodriguez is likely to feature for Colombia in the game against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Venezuela-c3039 which takes place on the 11th of November at the Metropolitano de Barranquilla stadium.
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