Why James Rodríguez is not playing in Nacional vs. Pasto

Atlético Nacional's match against Pasto is trending, with fans asking why James Rodríguez isn't playing. Local outlets report he is absent from the squad list, which features Cardona instead; the items don't give a reason.

Timeline

1. 23 Oct, 00:10 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 23 Oct, 00:10 UTCESPN Deportes covers James absence question
3. 23 Oct, 00:10 UTCNacional squad list omits James Rodríguez

Top sources

• atlético nacional - pastoGoogle Trends
• Sin James pero con Cardona, estos son los convocados de Atlético Nacional para recibir al Pasto | El ColombianoEl Colombiano
• Nacional y el contundente mensaje para arrebatarle el liderato a CaliWin Sports