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James Rodríguez played his second game as a starter at Everton and reaffirmed the sensations of his debut against Tottenham: he was the football leader of the team that won 5-2 against West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League and this time he added a goal and an assist.
The game was complex for Carlo Ancelotti’s team and the cucuteño’s appearances served to unblock those difficulties. A footballer in the hierarchy of number 19 is capable of changing the fate of a match and that was what Everton took advantage of.
James scored a goal, gave an assist and generated another of the five goals of the toffee with a luxurious pass to Richarlison. He had key participation in three of the touchdowns at Goodison Park and was chosen as the figure of the game by the fans.
The Colombian played 78 minutes and was replaced to save his legs for what is coming. Ancelotti’s hug made it very clear how satisfied the coach was with his performance.
He gave 53 passes, of which 43 reached their destination, 81 percent. He touched the ball 74 times and his teammates searched for him 53 times. He entered the area nine times and, as stated, participated in three goals.
He kicked on goal just once, enough to score, and created one more scoring chance in addition to those that ended inside the WBA goal.
As against Tottenham, his changes of front for Richarlison and Lucas Digne were fundamental to generate danger and Allan, André Gómes and Abdoulaye Doucouré were his main partners.
The numbers speak for themselves, but they don’t do justice to its quality. This is what Ancelotti and the Everton fans stand out the most. With James on the team, they are world class.
