After missing training, Corinthians midfielder expected back on Tuesday | OneFootball

The Venezuelan midfielder for Corinthians, José Martínez, has not attended any of the club's training sessions since the team returned last Wednesday (7th), after a three-day break during the FIFA international window. According to information from ge.globo, the number 70 is expected on the afternoon of this Tuesday (14th) to explain the situation.

Also according to the portal, José Martínez had an issue with the documentation of one of his children, who is American. The player tried to drive to Colombia—from Macaraibo (Venezuela)—to try to catch a flight back to Brazil, but this was not possible due to problems between the two countries—the border was closed.

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The player is expected to be left out of the derby against Santos this Wednesday (15th), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), for the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship. The player's representatives stated that the Corinthians board was aware of the situation. However, the Corinthians leadership says they were indeed informed about the issue, but without further details.

He was absent from training on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. Saturday was a day off for the squad. For the match, Corinthians is also expected to have other absences such as Hugo Souza, André Ramalho, Félix Torres, André Carrilo, Vitinho, and Ángel Romero—due to the FIFA international window, physical transition, and post-surgery recovery.

Since arriving at Corinthians in mid-2024 after a stint in U.S. soccer, José Martínez has played 60 matches (44 as a starter), with one goal and two assists. Additionally, he has 32 wins, 11 draws, and 17 losses—a 60% success rate. He was also part of the squad that won the 2025 state championship against Palmeiras, as well as the team's surge towards the Libertadores in the last edition of the Brasileirão.

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