You all must remember that magical performance against Real Betis that James Rodriguez presented at the Bernabeu for the crowd. What awesome goals and assists they were. They literally left everyone hanging on the edge of their seats begging for more of the same. A super sensational freekick, an overhead kick and Ray Hudson's cries of ecstasy still rattles in my ears. I had then predicted that this season would be even more perfect for the Colombian after performance like that. A lot has happened since then and everything has now gone south for the Colombian superstar.
Several newspapers have dubbed both James and Isco as the 'problem kids' and certainly those comments had helped less. From and 'untouchable' in the Real Madrid senior side to not a frequent starter anymore. Everyone is puzzled as what happened after that magical night at the Bernabeu? Why did the flair, the skills, the goals, the assists dry up?
For his slump in form, I will blame both personal reasons and also the long injury that he endured just after the Real Betis game. In a season when everything was starting to go right, absolutely back fired after the international call-up for Colombia where he picked up that season slumping injury. James watched from the sidelines the transitional phase of Real Madrid where he was mere an after thought. During Benitez's reign, the starting IX were often politically motivated rather based on their current ability. He featured in that nightmarish elclasico where he, just like others failed to make anything of the situation.
Had things been differently under Carlo Ancelotti? Presumably yes, but there is not a definite answer to this question. Carlo had magnificent relationship with the players and the staff. Players played more cohesively, under well built fluid tactics and most importantly every player played his role successfully for most of the part.
Bale has been featuring centrally in most the games for Los Blancos so far this season and has been both effective and prolific. With Bale playing centrally James has either been pushed to a deeper role or to the wings, which is not his natural position. Although we have seen some moments of brilliance form the Colombian but not enough to land him another 'best midfielder in La Liga'. But now times have changed as the Bernabeu whistles James; from and 'untouchable' to a bench player.
Truth be said, James is a wonderful player, a pure joy to watch. He will be a great addition in any football club in the world. His goals have lit up the bernabeu in multiple occasions and by no means I want to see him leave Real Madrid this summer. But after all that hype in the Real Betis game, what was the actual reason for his drastic slump in form this season? The answer will always be mixed in the political haziness inside the greatest football club in the world.
For his slump in form, I will blame both personal reasons and also the long injury that he endured just after the Real Betis game. In a season when everything was starting to go right, absolutely back fired after the international call-up for Colombia where he picked up that season slumping injury. James watched from the sidelines the transitional phase of Real Madrid where he was mere an after thought. During Benitez's reign, the starting IX were often politically motivated rather based on their current ability. He featured in that nightmarish elclasico where he, just like others failed to make anything of the situation.
Had things been differently under Carlo Ancelotti? Presumably yes, but there is not a definite answer to this question. Carlo had magnificent relationship with the players and the staff. Players played more cohesively, under well built fluid tactics and most importantly every player played his role successfully for most of the part.Bale has been featuring centrally in most the games for Los Blancos so far this season and has been both effective and prolific. With Bale playing centrally James has either been pushed to a deeper role or to the wings, which is not his natural position. Although we have seen some moments of brilliance form the Colombian but not enough to land him another 'best midfielder in La Liga'. But now times have changed as the Bernabeu whistles James; from and 'untouchable' to a bench player.
Truth be said, James is a wonderful player, a pure joy to watch. He will be a great addition in any football club in the world. His goals have lit up the bernabeu in multiple occasions and by no means I want to see him leave Real Madrid this summer. But after all that hype in the Real Betis game, what was the actual reason for his drastic slump in form this season? The answer will always be mixed in the political haziness inside the greatest football club in the world.
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