Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti was happy seeing James Rodriguez on the scoresheet for their draw with Crystal Palace last week.
Rodriguez was making his return to action after missing five games due to a calf problem.
Ancelotti said of the Colombia international, who has netted six times and produced eight assists in 22 appearances since joining last summer: “When James Rodriguez is there fit, we have more possibilities in front, we have more opportunities because he has a lot of quality – key passes, final passes, final shot.
“We signed him for this reason, to have more opportunities in front. His condition is good, he is motivated and he showed this really well in the game, not because he scored, but because he was involved in the play."
