José Martínez explains late return and sheds light on Venezuela situation | OneFootball

Midfielder for Corinthians, José Martínez published a note on his social media this Wednesday, explaining the delay in his return to the team. The athlete, who has not yet rejoined the squad this season, stated that he is unable to leave Venezuela due to the country's political situation.

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“I write this note to address the various reports being circulated in Brazil about me.

Let me start by explaining: I am Venezuelan and, recently, my country went through an unexpected governmental disruption. This, of course, complicates access to basic services provided by Venezuelan authorities, which has delayed the renewal of my passport.

Besides being a travel document, my passport is what grants me the right to work in Brazil, with my work visa, and to travel internationally to represent Corinthians.

I am an employee of Corinthians, a club I defend with all my passion and love, a team for which I take to the field even when pain would keep me away. I would be much happier if I had started the season with my teammates, training, defending these colors, and helping Timão achieve victories and titles. But for reasons already explained, today I cannot do that.

I make it clear that the technical staff and management of Corinthians are fully aware of all the steps I am taking, through frequent contacts always answered by me.

I hope this situation is resolved soon. I miss the “Bando de Loucos” cheering in the packed Neo Química Arena. I will be back soon and will do what I love most for this giant club.

See you soon!”

Recurrent

This is the fourth time the midfielder has taken longer than expected to return to the club. He even missed six training sessions before a classic match against Santos last October. The other two delays were covered up by the former football executive, Fabinho Soldado.

Dorival ignored

Martínez's situation bothers Dorival Júnior. The player ignored attempts to contact him by the coach and has only communicated with Marcelo Paz, the football executive, and Renan Bloise, the performance analysis department manager.

The Corinthians coach is already considering punishing him sportingly, placing the Venezuelan at the bottom of the queue in the competition for a spot on the team.

“This situation that happened, he [Martínez] has to seek recovery within our own group so that he can have the confidence to return to his best condition,” said Dorival in the last press conference.

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