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Everton sweating on fitness scan for James

Everton are sweating on the fitness of James Rodriguez after Saturday's draw with Manchester United.

The Colombian scored to make it 2-2, but was withdrawn with 20 minutes remaining due to a calf complaint.

Speaking after the game, manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the injury.

"He had a problem on his calf at the end of the first-half," he said.

"We tried for 10-15 minutes [of the second-half] but the calf was tight.

"I prefer to take him off."

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