Speaking following the game the veteran manager opened up about the substitution, saying: "He (James) felt his calves stiffen up. He will be checked over tomorrow."
At the time, it appeared that James had been withdrawn after being hit in the ear by a powerful Thomas Muller effort, but this turned out not to be the case.
Despite James suffering the niggle just minutes before the break, Heynckes was eager not to force his star man to play through the pain barrier and did not hesitate in sending Arjen Robben on in his place.
20 de febrero de 2018