Memphis set for Corinthians return, called up by Dutch national team | OneFootball

The forward Memphis Depay, from Corinthians, has once again been called up to the Dutch national team. The 31-year-old player was selected by coach Ronald Koeman for the upcoming FIFA international window, when the Oranje will play two qualifying matches: against Malta on the 9th, and against Finland on the 12th.

Memphis has not played for Corinthians since September 10, when he suffered a right thigh edema against Athletico-PR at Neo Química Arena, during the Copa do Brasil. Since then, it has been 24 days and four matches missed for Timão.

However, the call-up is justified by Memphis's current stage in his recovery. The Dutchman is in the physical transition phase and may be available for the match against Mirassol this Saturday, at 9 p.m. (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena.

Memphis Depay – (Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians)

Top Scorer

Memphis is experiencing a magical moment in the Netherlands. In the last FIFA window, in September, the Corinthians forward became the all-time top scorer for his national team, with 52 goals scored. He surpassed former striker Robin Van Persie, who had held the record for several years.

Even while playing in Brazilian football, Memphis has been consistently called up by coach Ronald Koeman, who even traveled to Brazil to observe the player's form before calling him up for the first time since he arrived at Corinthians.

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