Back? Memphis has only three games for Corinthians before World Cup | OneFootball

Out of action for nearly two months due to a muscle injury, Memphis Depay is in the final stretch of his contract with Corinthians and may have only three more games ahead of him wearing the black-and-white shirt.

Absent from the loss to Botafogo last Sunday, the No. 10 is hoping to return to the pitch as soon as this Thursday’s match against Peñarol in the Conmebol Libertadores, although there has still been no confirmation from the coaching staff.

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Already taking into account the clash against the Uruguayans, Memphis Depay will have only three more matches for Corinthians before the World Cup and the end of his contract. The Dutch national team call-up will take place on May 27, and reporting day is set for May 30.

That means the Dutchman would be available only for the matches against Peñarol (this Thursday), Atlético-MG (Sunday) and Platense (Wednesday, the 27th). For the match against Grêmio on the 30th, the No. 10 would no longer be available.

End of the road?

Without playing since March 22, the date he suffered the thigh muscle injury, Memphis Depay has been in physical transition for two months and still does not have his future at Timão defined.

The player’s wish would be to remain at the club, but the next steps in this relationship remain an unknown. Corinthians says it is looking for partners to cover the striker’s wages, and he would be willing to take a pay cut to stay with the team.

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