Depay to face Flamengo in Supercopa? Dorival Júnior gives update | OneFootball

Memphis Depay is recovering from bone edema in his left knee

The Supercopa do Brasil, scheduled for February 1st, will see Flamengo and Corinthians face off. The São Paulo team still does not know if they will be able to count on their main star, Memphis Depay, for the classic.

After Corinthians drew against São Paulo this Sunday (18th), Dorival Júnior, coach of the alvinegro team, updated Memphis Depay’s situation. It’s worth noting that the Dutch striker is recovering from bone edema in his left knee.

— We are waiting. He is starting a transition, but this transition still has some limitations, including persistent pain. The level of pain is hard to determine, but we need to remain calm. We have to let things happen –, he commented.

SINCE WHEN HAS MEMPHIS DEPAY BEEN OFF THE FIELD?

Memphis was diagnosed with bone edema in his left knee in the last week of November and became available again for the decisive matches of the Copa do Brasil. The number 10 scored the title-winning goal in the competition, against Vasco, at Maracanã.

However, in January 2026, the striker has been rested from the initial matches of the season while undergoing physiotherapy and physical transition. Thus, there is no exact prediction for his return.

WHAT ARE THE DETAILS OF THE SUPERCOPA DO BRASIL?

Brazilian champion in 2025, Flamengo will face Corinthians, winners of the Copa do Brasil last season. The match will take place at 4:00 pm (Brasília time) on February 1st (Sunday), at Estádio Mané Garrincha, in Brasília.

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