Injuries have once again hit James Rodriguez. The Colombian was having a good season and had won the confidence of Ancelotti. He had started several games in a row.
He was set to start again against Aston Villa, but he got a calf problem at the last minute, the club confirmed. Alex Iwobi started in his place and the Colombian did not even make the bench.
After his departure from Real Madrid, James has played a total of 25 matches, 23 of them from the start. He has scored six goals and got eight assists up to now this term.