The Real Madrid boss says it would not be fair to expect the
Colombia international to fulfil the same role as the former
Blancos star
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says he cannot expect
James Rodriguez to play like Angel Di Maria did when he was
at the club.
Di Maria left the Spanish capital in the summer to join
Manchester United for €75 million, while Rodriguez came in
from Monaco for €81m.
But Ancelotti says it is unfair to expect the Colombia
international to fulfil the same role.
"James is not Di Maria," the 55-year-old told reporters. "He
is a different player with different qualities.
"I'm going to use him for that reason, not because I expect
the same from him.
"Both players have different technical characteristics. I'm
happy with him and he is focused on the job he has to do.
He's doing well and will get better," he added.
The midfielder was rested for the Blancos' last game, a 2-1
win over Ludogorets in the Champions League, but Ancelotti
confirmed that he will star in their next fixture - in La Liga
against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.