Corinthians working to have key duo fully fit for the Supercopa do Brasil | OneFootball

The Corinthians have been cautious in managing the recoveries of Rodrigo Garro and Memphis Depay. Dorival Júnior's technical team plans to gradually reintegrate the duo to have them in full physical condition for the Supercopa do Brasil against Flamengo.

Garro and Memphis have not yet debuted in 2026. The midfielder underwent surgery on his left wrist during the team's preseason, while the forward, who played through injury in the Copa do Brasil final, only returned to training on the field this week.

The Argentine's treatment is more advanced. He even traveled with the squad to Santos and will be included for the classic against Peixe this Thursday at 7:30 PM (Brasília time) at Vila Belmiro.

Although he will be in the game, the number 8 is expected to start on the bench. The tendency is for the player to gradually gain minutes over the next three matches against Santos, Velo Clube, and Bahia, to be 100% for the Supercopa.

(Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians)

And Memphis?

The same goes for Memphis Depay. The Dutchman is in the process of muscle rebalancing and started training with the ball last Tuesday. Therefore, he will need to improve his physical condition to be used by Dorival.

The number 10 may be included again next Sunday against Velo Clube in Rio Claro. However, a possible return depends on the athlete's progress throughout this week.

The plan for Corinthians is for Memphis, like Garro, to gradually receive minutes and be a starter in the clash with Flamengo in Brasília.

Other Absences

Besides Memphis, Corinthians have other absences for the continuation of this season. Defender Cacá, with an abdominal injury, and midfielder José Martínez, who remains in Venezuela for passport reissuance, are out of the team's upcoming matches.

Dorival Júnior has been implementing a rotation scheme to preserve the physical integrity of the squad at the start of the season. The coach is trying to manage the group amidst three tournaments (Paulistão, Brasileirão, and Supercopa), but he is careful not to risk being eliminated in the first phase of the State Championship.

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