Line-up: Memphis named in Corinthians squad for Brasileiro debut | OneFootball

The Corinthians is ready to begin its journey in the Brazilian Championship of 2026. This Tuesday, the black-and-white squad held their final training session at the Dr. Joaquim Grava Training Center and completed preparations for their debut in the national tournament, this Wednesday, at 8 PM (Brasília time), against Bahia, at Vila Belmiro. Dorival Júnior has a novelty for the match: Memphis Depay.

According to Gazeta Esportiva, the Dutch forward has been listed for the game and may make his season debut.

The player, who played through pain in the final of last year's Copa do Brasil, was undergoing a process of muscle rebalancing. He is expected to start on the bench and may gain minutes in the second half, already aiming for the Supercopa do Brasil against Flamengo on Sunday.

On the other hand, José Martínez remains in Venezuela for the reissuance of his passport and is absent from the team, while Cacá, in physical transition, is still expected to be out.

A probable lineup for Corinthians for the match includes: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique, and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, Matheus Pereira (Charles), Carrillo, and Breno Bidon; Dieguinho (Kayke) and Yuri Alberto.

How is Corinthians arriving?

Corinthians won again last Sunday, ending a three-game winless streak. The team defeated Velo Clube 1-0 in Rio Claro, with a goal from Yuri Alberto, and climbed to fourth place in the Paulista Championship standings, with eight points.

The team is aiming for a better campaign in the Brasileirão compared to last year. The team finished the last edition of the tournament in a disappointing 13th place, with 47 points – 12 wins, 11 draws, and 15 losses.

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Why at Vila?

Corinthians made an agreement with Santos to use Vila Belmiro. The team chose to bring forward their debut in the Brasileirão to have the same three days of preparation as Flamengo for the Supercopa do Brasil, which takes place on Sunday.

The team could not play in São Paulo's capital, as the city is already hosting the match between São Paulo and Flamengo at Morumbi. Therefore, the solution was to hold the match in another city. The club considered Bragança Paulista but decided to play at Vila for two reasons: stadium capacity and proximity.

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