Colombian star James Rodriguez may not start for Colombia when they begin their 2018 FIFA World Cup campaign against Japan on Tuesday.
Rodriguez had set alight the Brazilian soil four years ago with his six goals, that helped Colombia reach the quarter-finals. He had won the Golden Boot for being the highest scorer of the tournament.
Rodriguez, along with Radamel Falcao, is the key for Colombia if they are to advance from the group. However, as the Colombians prepare to begin their Group H battle against Japan, Rodriguez is a doubtful starter.
The 26-year-old had missed a training session in Kazan on Friday due to muscle fatigue and his left calf has reportedly been the trouble.
Even as the Bayern Munich man did train at the Mordovia Arena in Saransk on Monday, the state of his fitness was unclear.
“We are waiting to see what the doctors will say after the l