Another game, another masterclass – Everton fans will be familiar with this pattern after James Rodriguez put in another fantastic showing for the Toffees.
The Colombian didn’t get on the scoresheet but he was able to offer two assists with a couple of well-taken set piece routines.
Richarlison and Yerry Mina were waiting to pounce off the back of Rodriguez’s venomous corners in goals which confirmed the Toffees’ place in the fifth round.
Everton will likely need Rodriguez’ playmaking abilities to ensure their cup run continues beyond their upcoming clash against either Wycombe or Tottenham, but Toffees fans have every right to focus on the plaudits earned by their summer signing earned.
Everton fans voted Rodriguez as their man of the match against Sheffield Wednesday, having notched up some impressive statistics. Aside from the two assists, Rodriguez offered eight key passes, 93 touches and a passing success rate of 85%.
⭐️ | Your @eToro Man of the Match? That'll be @jamesdrodriguez. 💙
93 touches
85% pass completion
8 key passes
2 assists🔵 3-0 🦉 #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/Ceote6veOh
— Everton (@Everton) January 24, 2021
The Colombian was evidently a key element of creative influence for Ancelotti’s side, which didn’t go unnoticed by many Merseysiders. Since Rodriguez signed on a free transfer from Real Madrid, he has three goals and seven assists to his name this season.
As the club flaunted Rodriguez’ creative credentials on Twitter, these Everton fans were quick to heap praise upon their “immense” playmaker…
Twitter: @Everton @eToro @jamesdrodriguez Was immense tonight but can gomes get a mention, starting to look his old self again (@Dylan64658408)
Twitter: @Everton @eToro @jamesdrodriguez James dropping the assist photo bomb
love to see it. https://t.co/aK4yRJu4Dk (@seann1878)
Twitter: @Everton @eToro @jamesdrodriguez More than thiago has all season (@yossapercy)
Twitter: @Everton @scousericey @eToro @jamesdrodriguez Just get the ball to him, playground stuff when one kid was better th… https://t.co/dZ1jENDT7H (@kpgillett82)
Twitter: @Everton @eToro @jamesdrodriguez He is getting back to form each game! Get Digne back, some more time on the pitch… https://t.co/FCK1azj7lb (@Jerseyed15)
Twitter: @Everton @eToro @jamesdrodriguez But can he do it on a cold Sunday against a lower league side?
Such a great si… https://t.co/t2BwIgbAzd (@CHCDN22)
