Dorival on Memphis substitution: Spent two days in medical room | OneFootball

Coach Dorival Júnior explained the substitution of Memphis Depay in the first match of the Copa do Brasil final, between Corinthians and Vasco. The Dutchman left the field at the end of the second half of Wednesday's match at Neo Química Arena.

Memphis left the field irritated. However, Dorival explained that the substitution was due to physical reasons. He said that the player had not trained in the last two days and was being treated for a problem in the medical department.

“Memphis spent two days in the medical department. Did you know that? That explains it. He had a problem, which is why he didn’t train. To avoid any situation, I preferred to make a change,” he justified in a press conference.

“Memphis was substituted with 10 minutes left. We also considered greater fatigue due to what he had gone through. If an injury happened from that point on, we wouldn’t have him on Sunday. He’ll have 90 minutes to help us on Sunday,” he added.

(Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians)

Memphis’ Irritation

Forward Memphis Depay was replaced by Dieguinho in the 38th minute of the second half. He showed irritation and did not greet Dorival.

Afterwards, the number 10 was seen with his head down on the bench. He is the second top scorer for Corinthians this season, with 11 goals. In addition, he has provided ten assists.

Situation of the Matchup

The result keeps everything open for the second leg of the final. The winner of the return match will take the Copa do Brasil title. If the aggregate score remains tied, the decision will go to penalties.

The decisive clash is scheduled for this Sunday. The ball rolls from 6pm (Brasília time) on the pitch at Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro.

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