Corinthians could have Memphis and Yuri Alberto together v Santos | OneFootball

Corinthians could receive an important boost in attack for the derby against Santos. In the final stage of recovery from a muscle injury in the back of his right thigh, Yuri Alberto is expected to be included in the squad for this Sunday’s (30) match at Neo Química Arena. With Memphis Depay also available, Fernando Diniz will once again have the squad’s two main forwards at his disposal for the same match since Brazilian football resumed.

Yuri Alberto has been out since July 30, when he suffered the injury and began treatment. The striker has improved over the past few weeks and is now close to returning to the pitch.

Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Corinthians Agency

Memphis, meanwhile, returned to action on August 20 after the period of absence that followed the World Cup. The No. 10 was involved in the play that secured Corinthians’ qualification for the Libertadores quarterfinals and, since then, has been gradually reintegrated into the team.

The possibility of having both available again represents an important option for Fernando Diniz. The duo has already posted good numbers when on the field for Timão and could play side by side again precisely in a Brasileirão derby.

Numbers show the importance of the duo

Memphis Depay and Yuri Alberto have played 62 matches together for Corinthians. During that period, the team recorded 35 wins, 11 draws, and 16 losses, achieving a 62.36% success rate.

In addition to the collective results, the forwards also made a significant contribution to the team’s attacking output. Memphis scored 17 goals and provided 14 assists in the matches in which he played alongside the center-forward. Yuri Alberto, meanwhile, found the net 32 times and provided six assists.

Adding together the goals and assists of both players, they have 69 direct goal contributions over the 62 matches they have played together. The numbers reinforce the duo’s importance in Corinthians’ attack.

The partnership also offers different characteristics for the attacking system. Yuri acts as the more advanced reference point and gives depth to the attack, while Memphis usually has more freedom to move, take part in building plays, and appear in different areas of the pitch.

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The possible reunion of the forwards comes at an important moment for Corinthians. Timão hosts Santos this Sunday (30) at 4 p.m. (Brasília time) at Neo Química Arena, for the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship.

If Yuri Alberto is confirmed among the call-ups, it will be the first time since the resumption of the national calendar that Fernando Diniz will have Memphis and the No. 9 available for the same match.

The presence of both, however, does not necessarily mean that both will start. The coaching staff still needs to assess Yuri’s physical condition after his time out, while Memphis has also only recently returned to the pitch.

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