Memphis eyes Supercopa return, out for Corinthians in Majestoso

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·16 January 2026

Memphis eyes Supercopa return, out for Corinthians in Majestoso

By Henrique Vigliotti and Henrique Pereira / Central do Timão Editorial Team

Memphis Depay took another step in his return process at Corinthians by starting field activities with the rest of the squad in recent days. Recovering from a bone edema in his left knee, the Dutchman returned to training on the pitch at CT Joaquim Grava, but is still in the initial transition phase.

Despite the progress, his participation was controlled and still insufficient for the player to be included in the squad for the match against Red Bull Bragantino last Thursday (15th). Until then, Memphis had been doing only internal work, focusing on physical conditioning.

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The gradual return is part of the protocol adopted by the club after the forward anticipated the treatment of a bone edema in his left knee at the end of last season, aiming to be fit to play in the decisive stages of the Copa do Brasil. Since then, Corinthians has opted for a cautious approach in reintegrating the athlete into training.

However, despite the progress, Central do Timão has learned that Memphis will not be included in the squad and will be absent for the Majestic against São Paulo, scheduled for this Sunday, in the Paulista Championship. The duel will be Corinthians' first classic in 2026.

The coaching staff and the medical and physical departments are exercising caution regarding the forward's condition. The plan foresees a gradual return to the field, with a progressive increase in workload and training participation time, to avoid any risk of aggravating the injury.

The coaching staff's priority at this moment is to ensure that Memphis is fully fit for the Supercopa do Brasil match against Flamengo, scheduled for February 1st at the Mané Garrincha stadium in Brasília.

Before that, the tendency is for the forward to gain rhythm in Paulista Championship commitments. The probability is that he will play for a few minutes against Santos or Velo Clube, without playing the full 90 minutes. Before the Supercopa, Corinthians will also have a match against Bahia on the 29th, for the opening of the Brazilian Championship.

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