Corinthians await Memphis on Wednesday, set to assess him before the derby | OneFootball

The forward Memphis Depay did not take part in Corinthians training this Tuesday at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava. The player, who is returning from Europe after representing the Netherlands national team during this FIFA break, is expected by Timão this Wednesday.

As usual, Memphis will be evaluated by Dorival Júnior’s coaching staff and the physiology department to determine if the number 10 is fit to start in the derby against São Paulo this Thursday.

In any case, the player should be included in the squad. If he starts on the bench, the attacking duo is likely to be Gui Negão and Yuri Alberto.

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It’s worth remembering that, during the last FIFA break, Memphis returned to Corinthians training on the eve of the derby against Santos at Vila Belmiro. On that occasion, he played about 60 minutes against Finland in the Qualifiers, three days before the match in Baixada Santista, and started the game against Peixe as a substitute.

Memphis during the FIFA break

Once again, Memphis Depay was decisive for the Netherlands during this FIFA break. The number 10 scored a goal in the 1-1 draw with Poland and started in the rout over Lithuania last Monday, being substituted in the 18th minute of the second half.

With these results, the Dutch national team secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

More doubts

Memphis is not the only doubt for Corinthians ahead of the Majestoso. Dorival still does not know if he will be able to count on goalkeeper Hugo Souza and midfielder Maycon. The keeper missed the last two rounds due to trauma in his left thigh. Meanwhile, the midfielder has been complaining of pain in his right knee.

On the other hand, Timão has five confirmed reinforcements. Young midfielder André Luiz and forward Vitinho have recovered from injury and are available. In addition, midfielders André Carrillo, José Martínez, and Charles, who served suspensions in the last match, are back.

Meanwhile, midfielder Rodrigo Garro, suspended, and defensive midfielder Raniele, who is with the medical department, are absences.

Possible Corinthians lineup

Thus, a possible Corinthians lineup to face São Paulo is: Hugo Souza (Felipe Longo); Matheuzinho, João Pedro Tchoca (André Ramalho), Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Maycon (Charles or Angileri), José Martínez, André Carrillo and Breno Bidon; Gui Negão (Memphis Depay) and Yuri Alberto.

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Corinthians’ next match

Rise halted

Corinthians had their rise halted in recent matches. Dorival Júnior’s team was coming off three consecutive wins, but then lost in a row to Red Bull Bragantino and Ceará, leaving them stuck in the middle of the Brazilian Championship table.

Timão sits in 13th place in the tournament, with 42 points, and still dreams of a spot in the 2026 Libertadores. The gap to the G7, however, is nine points.

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