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Real Madrid boss Ancelotti defends scratchy James Rodriguez form

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has defended the form of James Rodriguez. The Colombian has struggled to match the impact of Angel di Maria, now of Manchester United.

"James isn't Di María, he's a different player. I'm not going to ask him to do the same, because they have different physical and technical characteristics," said Ancelotti.

"I'm happy with him. He is focused, is doing well and will continue to improve."

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