Corinthians rule Memphis out of Copa do Brasil decider against Internacional | OneFootball

Corinthians have ruled Memphis out of Thursday’s Copa do Brasil last-16 decider against Internacional at Neo Química Arena, kick-off 20:00.

According to Meu Timao, his contract extension is well advanced and he should sign a deal to 2028 in the coming hours. The club also consider he must complete a reconditioning programme, so he will start with individual work before joining group training.

He landed in Brazil early on Tuesday, underwent medical tests at Hospital Sírio-Libanês that day, then continued physical assessments on Wednesday morning at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava.

The initial expectation is to have the number 10 available for the Libertadores last-16 against Rosario Central on 13 and 20 August, the return leg in São Paulo.

He has not played since 25 June, when he featured in the Netherlands’ 3-1 win over Tunisia at the World Cup group stage. After the Netherlands were knocked out by Morocco in the round of 32, he went on holiday and stayed away from training.

This season he has 14 appearances for Corinthians, with one goal and one assist. From March to May he was sidelined for about two months with a right thigh muscle issue.

Source: Meu Timao

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