Rodriguez in Colombia World Cup squad after illness

Rodriguez in Colombia World Cup squad after illnessImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Former Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez scored six goals to win the Golden Boot at 2014 World CupByAdwaidh RajanBBC Sport journalistPublished2 minutes agoCaptain James Rodriguez has been named in Colombia's World Cup squad following a season disrupted by illness.The former Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Everton player has started in just two of Minnesota United's 15 Major League Soccer matches, playing 194 minutes overall.The 34-year-old midfielder is joined in Colombia's squad by Bayern Munich winger Luis Diaz as the South American nation return to the World Cup after failing to qualify for the 2022 edition in Qatar.Rodriguez was taken to hospital in March after showing signs of illness during Colombia's 3-1 defeat by France and spent three days under observation with severe dehydration.Social media rumours and reports in some US media at the time sparked concerns he was suffering from rhabdomyolysis - a potentially life-threatening muscle-wasting condition - but his club have firmly denied the claims.Rodriguez, who won the Golden Boot at the 2014 World Cup, joined Minnesota in February, shortly before the MLS season began.Crystal Palace's Daniel Munoz and Jefferson Lerma make the squad, as does former Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina.Colombia will train in Bogota before facing Costa Rica and Jordan in friendlies on 1 and 7 June respectively.Making their seventh appearance at the finals, they will face debutants Uzbekistan in their Group K opener on 17 June, before facing DR Congo and Portugal.World Cup: Every squad as they are announcedPublished9 hours agoPick your England starting line-up for the World CupPublished3 days agoColombia World Cup squadGoalkeepers: Camilo Vargas (Atlas), Alvaro Montero (Velez Sarsfield), David Ospina (Atletico Nacional)Defenders: Davinson Sanchez (Galatasaray), Jhon Lucumi (Bologna), Yerry Mina (Cagliari), Willer D...