Fans are pushing Perez to begin starting James in games.
But ahead of their clash with Leganes tomorrow, Perez said: “Any scenario is ideal to see a Rayo Vallecano player. The stadium will be full and we will appreciate it and need it. You know that I make the lineups based on what the team needs and not based on the context.
"My job is to analyse the match and based on that, I will make the lineup.
I said I was a coach who didn’t interfere with which player I wanted and which I didn’t. There are people at the club who are in charge of that and they are doing it very well and my obligation is to transform the level of the players I have.
"Regarding James, I was very clear. He is a player I love, a world-class player, the best in the Copa America. I haven’t said anything else contrary to that. I am delighted that he is here but I am making my point clear. He comes from a long period of inactivity and we don’t want to risk injury."