Ground realities

Colombian footballer James Rodriguez has criticized the lack of playing time he has received at his new club, Kashiwa Reysol, suggesting that the club's management is not prioritizing his development.

The 30-year-old midfielder, who joined the Japanese club from Al-Rayyan in January, has started only one of the team's five league games this season.

Meanwhile, Kashiwa Reysol is currently in 17th place in the J1 League, just above the relegation zone, and has won only one game so far this season.