Corinthians defender Félix Torres called up by Ecuador for friendlies | OneFootball

The defender Félix Torres, from Corinthians, has been called up to defend the Ecuador national team in the October friendlies. Coach Sebástian Becaccece released the list of the 28 athletes for the team's two commitments on this FIFA date.

Ecuador first faces the United States national team. The game kicks off this Friday, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Q2 Stadium. Then, they visit Mexico, at 11:30 pm on October 14th (Tuesday), at Akron Stadium.

Thus, Felix Torres is expected to miss Corinthians' match against Santos, scheduled for September 15th (Wednesday), due to lack of time to return to Brazil.

It's worth remembering that Félix Torres is not a starter for Corinthians. The defender has not stepped on the field with Timão's shirt since the last August 27th, when he played for about 25 minutes in the first leg against Athletico-PR, for the Copa do Brasil.

Corinthians also had three other athletes called up for this October FIFA date. They are: goalkeeper Hugo Souza (Brazilian National Team) and forwards Memphis Depay (Netherlands) and Romero (Paraguay).

Hugo Souza will be a certain absence, as he received his third yellow card and will have to serve a suspension. The goalkeeper would already be absent, as he is expected to start in the match against South Korea on the 14th. Romero is also expected to be absent, as he plays on the same day. Memphis, on the other hand, should return in time for the black and white classic.

Corinthians' Situation in the Brasileirão

With the triumph over Mirassol, Corinthians returned to winning after three rounds in the Brazilian Championship. Timão is in 12th place in the standings, with 33 points, and has opened a larger distance from the relegation zone - it is eight points from Vitória, the first team in the Z4.

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