James Rodriguez Faces Major Health Setback, Sidelining Loons Star
James Rodriguez will miss Minnesota United’s match at the L.A. Galaxy following a recent hospital stay. The 34-year-old Colombian midfielder was treated for dehydration and remains under medical care.
The Colombian federation said he showed symptoms of severe dehydration. He was hospitalized for roughly 72 hours for clinical monitoring and recovery.
The episode is being described as a major health setback, sidelining the Loons star for the weekend. Team doctors reviewed his records and labeled the situation serious.
Medical update and current status
Rodriguez was released from hospital on Wednesday and is recuperating at his Minnesota residence. The federation said his condition is not related to musculoskeletal injury.
Officials added his prognosis is favorable and reported steady improvement. Head coach Cameron Knowles said the player is day to day.
Timeline of absences and recent matches
- Feb. 21 — Not in match-day roster after receiving visa a few days earlier.
- Feb. 28 — On bench for home opener, did not warm up in 21-degree weather.
- March 7 — Ruled out with a foot contusion suffered in training.
- March 15 — MLS debut at Vancouver. He played 27 second-half minutes and created a chance.
- March 22 — Home debut vs. Seattle. He played 14 minutes and created two chances.
- March 26 and March 29 — Played 63 minutes in friendlies for Colombia. Opponents were Croatia and France.
- April 4 — Ruled out for Galaxy after hospitalization for dehydration.
Club context and coaching perspective
Rodriguez signed with Minnesota United in early February. He had not played since November with his national team and prior club, León.
The squad noted he needed time to build fitness. A delayed work visa also limited his early availability.
Knowles said staff make careful decisions about his minutes. He added that illness and injury are part of the game and others must step up.
Contract outlook and career path
Since leaving Real Madrid in 2020, Rodriguez has joined several clubs. Minnesota is his seventh stop in that period.
Given the rocky start, questions linger about exercising his contract option for the season’s second half. The club will assess his fitness and availability before deciding.
Next steps
Medical staff aim to have Rodriguez return to training next week if recovery continues. Integration into the squad will depend on his progress.
Filmogaz.com will monitor updates as the club and federation release further details. The team cautions patience as he recovers.
