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By Callum Brannan

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 12: Gylfi Sigurdsson of Everton celebrates with teammates Alex Iwobi, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Abdoulaye Doucoure and Allan of Everton after scoring their team's first goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park on December 12, 2020 in Liverpool, England. A limited number of spectators (2000) are welcomed back to stadiums to watch elite football across England. This was following easing of restrictions on spectators in tiers one and two areas only. (Photo by Jon Super - Pool/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 12: Gylfi Sigurdsson of Everton celebrates with teammates Alex Iwobi, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Abdoulaye Doucoure and Allan of Everton after scoring their team's first goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park on December 12, 2020 in Liverpool, England. A limited number of spectators (2000) are welcomed back to stadiums to watch elite football across England. This was following easing of restrictions on spectators in tiers one and two areas only. (Photo by Jon Super - Pool/Getty Images) /
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James doesn’t want to leave because of the Weather

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 06: James Rodríguez of Everton celebrates after scoring their sides second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Everton at Old Trafford on February 06, 2021, in Manchester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 06: James Rodríguez of Everton celebrates after scoring their sides second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Everton at Old Trafford on February 06, 2021, in Manchester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) /

"“He has no problem. I talk to him every day. He’s happy here, confident, motivated. He had a few problems with his calf in the last few games, but he’s in good condition. I don’t know if he complains about the weather!”"

This was a ridiculous rumour considering James Rodriguez played in Munich, which doesn’t have the nicest weather. However, some Everton fans still had concerns that their Colombian magician may want to leave for somewhere where the sun shines a little more. Ancelotti refuted this.

James has had a huge impact during his time in Liverpool; he’s one of the best creators in the Premier League, with a huge 53 SCAs (Shot-Creating Actions), which is 17 above the next closest player Richarlison.

He may not be the quickest or most athletic, but his football IQ is almost unrivalled, and that’s why Toffees’ fans were scared of even a one percent chance that the Colombian could leave for another club.

It’s safe to say that James Rodriguez isn’t going anywhere and that he can handle the English weather; he clearly believes in Ancelotti’s project. Everton fans shouldn’t worry about him leaving until his contract expires or the club sells him.