Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that James Rodriguez should return from injury to start against San Lorenzo in Saturday's World Club Cup final at Le Grand Stade de Marrakech.
James, 23, has not played since straining a calf muscle against Celta Vigo on Dec. 6, but the Colombia international has returned to full training with the team during their time in Morocco this week.
The 80 million-euro summer signing from Monaco looks set to replace Asier Illarramendi in a change from the side which defeated Mexican club Cruz Azul 4-0 in Tuesday's semifinal.
Blancos coach Ancelotti told his pregame news conference that James was fully recovered from his injury.
"James has no risks as he has trained since Wednesday with the team," he said. "He is fine and has no problems, is fully recovered."
Ancelotti admitted the situation was different for defender Sergio Ramos, who was substituted against Cruz Azul with an apparent thigh muscle problem on Tuesday -- and some reports have suggested the 28-year-old could risk a longer injury absence should he come back too quickly.
"Sergio has a problem, it is a muscular problem but it is not that serious," Ancelotti continued. "We have to get through the training session, and talk with him. We will also talk with the medical staff, and together make this decision."
Champions League holders Madrid come into the game on a phenomenal run of 21 straight victories in all competitions. Copa Libertadores champions San Lorenzo, meanwhile, needed to go to extra time on Wednesday evening before edging 2-1 past Auckland City of New Zealand.
Asked if he was worried about the refereeing in the game after complaints from San Lorenzo president Matias Lammens reportedly led FIFA to change a plan to give the game to Portuguese official Pablo Proenca, and instead appoint Walter Lopez of Guatamala, Ancelotti was characteristically diplomatic.
"FIFA, for a long time, talk about fair play, and clean play on the pitch," he added. "I believe it will be like that, the truth. We are just preparing to play the game as best we can.
"We are not worried about who the referee is. As always this is a final, the team is prepared to play it. The team is well, we have confidence and motivation to end the year well. There is relaxed mood, and confidence."