Former Everton director of medical services Danny Donachie has rubbished talk of James Rodriguez's poor attitude during his time at Everton.
Rodriguez arrived at Goodison Park in a shock move back in 2020, leaving Real Madrid to reunite with former manager Carlo Ancelotti. The two-time Champions League winner blessed Merseyside with some incredible performances during the 2020/2021 campaign, racking up six goals and nine assists in 26 appearances and often looking like the young midfielder who took the 2014 World Cup by storm.
But the former Madrid and Bayern Munich man suffered with a number of injuries during his short spell with the Toffees, most notably a recurring calf problem that sidelined him several times throughout the season. Rodriguez remained a much-loved figure among the Everton faithful, but the arrival of Rafa Benitez in June 2021 saw the creative midfielder ostracised amid criticism over his supposed poor attitude in training and matches.
