Rafa reveals James without a name for the opening match of the season. Everton midfielder James Rodriguez will not be named in the squad for the opening game of the season. Southampton on Saturday amid uncertainty over his future.

while the forwards such as Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin Will be back in the team again. But James will be one of the 5 players who are currently isolated.

Rafael Benitez is preparing for his first game as the new Toffees after replacing Carlo Ancelotti, who left Real Madrid in June. He was asked at a pre-match press conference if the Colombian playmaker would be in his squad plans. or whether to be allowed to move the team

The Spanish chief replied, “I talked to him from the beginning. He knows my thoughts But now he’s not ready. So it’s not a problem for tomorrow.”

“We will talk to all the players. with their representatives Then try to find the best solution for us, for the club and for the players.”

“Richarlison and Calvert-Lewin are back, but we have some players that need to be quarantined. Then we will deal with this.”