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James Rodriguez compared to 'wonderful' David Beckham as Colombia boss Nestor Lorenzo reveals his role in ex-Real Madrid star's stunning revival at Copa America 2024

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Former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich star <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/james-rodriguez-colombia-copa-america/blta079d36a4df8103c" target="_blank">James Rodriguez is undergoing a resurgence of form</a> at Copa America 2024 as he played a crucial role in Colombia reaching the last-four stage of the tournament. The 32-year-old has contributed with five assists and a goal in the four games he has played thus far and had three goal contributions in the team's drubbing of Panama in the quarter-final.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Rodriguez, who recently joined Sao Paulo, has received adulation from several quarters including that of Colombia manager Nestor Lorenzo who went as far as comparing the winger's crosses and free-kicks to that of the legendary Beckham's.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Speaking to reporters about Rodriguez's impact, Lorenzo said, "The last game he played in Sao Paulo, he was brought on after 85 minutes. He’s not a player to bring on with five minutes remaining. You have to give him confidence and the team has to recognise him like the player he is. He’s not one more player."There was another player who was as important with free kicks and corners — David Beckham. Beckham’s right foot was wonderful with crosses. James reminds me of him but with his left foot."

WHAT NESTOR LORENZO SAID

Los Cafeteros will aim to reach the first-ever final of Copa America on Wednesday as they take on an in-form Uruguayan side.

WHAT NEXT FOR COLOMBIA?

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Colombia boss Nestor Lorenzo compared star player James Rodriguez to England legend David Beckham.

James Rodriguez compared to &apos;wonderful&apos; David Beckham as Colombia boss Nestor Lorenzo reveals his role in ex-Real Madrid star&apos;s stunning revival at Copa America 2024