James Rodriguez starred for Colombia against Paraguay, despite carrying a shoulder injury that will require surgery. no_source

PASADENA, Calif. -- Colombia forward James Rodriguez showed no sign of injury on Tuesday, as he drove Los Cafeteros into the knockout rounds of the Copa America Centenario, but it isn't all good news for the Real Madrid player.

Colombia coach Jose Pekerman confirmed that Rodriguez's left shoulder injury will need surgery to be completely corrected.

"We realise that this injury could reoccur," Pekerman said, pointing to his shoulder. "He'll need surgery. Real Madrid has been informed."

Pekerman explained after the 2-1 victory that, just like the fans, he was desperate for Rodriguez to feature against Paraguay and left it until the day of the game to give him as much time as possible to recover from the injury picked up in the 2-0 victory against the United States last Friday.

"James Rodriguez was never ruled out of the game," Pekerman said, despite reports he had been. "His recovery was good."