Real Madrid teammates are urging James Rodriguez to fight for his Merengues career.
Real's senior leadership group have pulled James aside and warned he needs to step up his training and commitment.
Journalist Juanma Rodriguez told El Chiringuito: "James Rodriguez is recoverable.
"The performance expected of a future Ballon d'Or. He's a bit lost, but it's not hopeless. The current James has no place in Madrid. I understand he is a God in Colombia.
"His teammates have explained that Real is a top club. A player like him should be at his maximum all the time in this kind of club."