OFFICIAL: Real Madrid confirm James suffers soleus injury on his right leg

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James Rodriguez has been diagnosed with muscle injury in the right soleus after the tests today.

The Colombian midfielder started his side’s 1-1 draw with Real Valladolid on Saturday and was taken off before the hour mark, being replaced by Vinicius Junior.

And the 28-year-old seemed to pick up an injury as Madrid revealed he had been sent for tests on Monday.

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“After the tests carried out today on our player James Rodríguez by the Real Madrid Medical Services he has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in the right soleus,” a statement read.

And his recovery will continue to be assessed, according to Real Madrid official website.

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