Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti does not expect injured winger James Rodriguez to recover in time for the FIFA Club World Cup.
When asked if Rodriguez will be fit for the Club World Cup - Real travel to Morocco for their first match of the competition on December 16 - Ancelotti told Spanish TV station Cuatro. "It's difficult to recover from a calf injury."
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Rodriguez's absence is a blow for Ancelotti, with the former FC Porto star having proved crucial since joining the #Bernabeu outfit from #Monaco this summer after his impressive World Cup in #Brazil.
The 23-year-old, winner of the World Cup Golden Boot, has scored five goals and set up five more in 14 league appearances for the European champions.
