Colombian international James Rodríguez continues to make waves in Brazil, where he plays for São Paulo. As the Brazilian club climbs the rankings, the player demonstrates exemplary patience while showing a level of excellence on the pitch.
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The São Paulo coach, Dorival Junior, wanted to express his gratitude to James Rodríguez for this unwavering patience. In a recent interview with Brazilian television, he said the player was one of the key pieces in his team’s development.
Many questioned his fitness when he arrived, but for Dorival Junior, it was never a worry. “ He showed patience, he was not in great shape and was still adapting to the club ,” said the coach. “ However, he was very important and understanding while waiting for his turn. ”
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The São Paulo coach wanted to greet James Rodríguez in glowing terms. “ He is a very high level, professional player ,” he said. He also highlighted the helpfulness and professionalism James has shown since his arrival. “ James is a person with a unique background ,” he added.
James understood the team’s moment and realized that they were going through a phase of success. He understood that the coach could not be disloyal to those who had a chance. This attitude was crucial to earning his place on the team.
This weekend, in the match against Gremio, São Paulo was able to see the best version of James Rodríguez, after two excellent matches with the Colombian selection. Dorival Junior notably noted that the attacking midfielder had evolved over the last three weeks.
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