Published 18:19 IST, October 19th 2020
Isco to Everton? Brazil legend feels Spanish star could follow James Rodriguez out of RM
Brazil legend Rivaldo recently advised Isco to consider a move to the Premier League, just like his former teammate James Rodriguez's move to Everton
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Brazil legend Rivaldo feels that form of new Everton signing James Rodriguez could convince Spanish star Isco to follow in Colombian’s footsteps. James Rodriguez has hit ground running in England, scoring 3 goals and registering four assists in just six appearances for his new club. Isco, on or hand, has come into new season for Real Madrid without having registered a goal or assist last season.
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Real Madrid transfer news: Rivaldo’s career advice to Isco
Once kwn as one of brightest prospects in world football, Spanish midfielder Isco has struggled at Real Madrid in recent seasons. Despite spending more than six years at club, 28-year-old isn’t a guaranteed starter at Real Madrid. More so, Isco has had just 147 minutes under Zinedine Zidane across four games this season, with Real Madrid coach preferring or players in midfield.
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Writing for Betfair, Rivaldo suggested that midfielder could realise his potential in England, just like his former teammate James Rodriguez has. Rivaldo wrote that while Isco was an important member of Real Madrid squad for a long time, his time in Spain seems to be over. Referring to James Rodriguez’s blistering start to Premier League season, Rivaldo wrote that Colombian is a good example of how to successfully move on.
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Rivaldo furr praised James Rodriguez for ‘shooting lights out’ in England, as he admitted that he wouldn’t be surprised to see Isco make a similar move in future. Talking about Spanish midfielder, Rivaldo claimed that Isco is watching James Rodriguez and kws that Colombian is happy with his decision as it allows him to be a regular starter and rediscover his best form. While concluding, Rivaldo also suggested that Isco could look at similar options if midfielder continues to be overlooked by Zinedine Zidane.
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Isco’s form under Carlo Ancelotti revisited
Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti has been praised by many for work he has done at Everton. Merseyside club has made an impressive start to Premier League season and currently sit at top of table with 13 points from five games. Carlo Ancelotti has also been credited for form of James Rodriguez and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, with many praising Italian for getting best out of his squad.
Isco has been linked with English clubs several times in past, with Tottenham and Manchester City some of clubs that have shown an interest in midfielder. While ne of Everton transfer news currently links Isco with a move to club, midfielder has prior experience of playing under Carlo Ancelotti. midfielder has played under Italian for a total of 106 games, tching up 17 goals and 22 assists in process.
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Im Credits: AP, James Rodriguez Instagram, Real Madrid Instagram
18:19 IST, October 19th 2020