Marcelinho on Corinthians squad: Depay is no superstar | OneFootball

Corinthians is experiencing a season of ups and downs, especially on an individual level, which has cost them results in matches throughout the year. According to Marcelinho Carioca, one of the greatest idols in Timão’s history, it is necessary to make signings to improve the squad and, consequently, compete for titles.

“There are about six players there who have absolutely no business wearing the second skin, putting on the Corinthians jersey. If you throw the left-back jersey up in the air, you turn your back and walk away, whoever grabs it will play. The right-back position is the same. Go to the market, whether it’s expensive or not doesn’t matter. Oh, but the clubs have no money. They have no money because they don’t want to. Where’s the business plan? Where’s the financial program? Where’s the planning?,” said the former player in an interview with GE.

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Another topic addressed by Marcelinho Carioca was Memphis Depay, the current number 10 for Corinthians. According to the former star, the Dutchman does not deserve this title, as he does not have the skills comparable to other athletes known to the Brazilian fans.

“He (Memphis) is not that star player. He’s not a star. The stars I’ve seen are Ronaldinho Gaúcho, Djalminha, astronomical, Petkovic, something sublime, Romário, the Phenomenon goes without saying. Zico, I saw him live. Maradona, I saw him live, that’s a star. The word is too strong to call someone a star. The star decides, anticipates the play, Neymar in his prime. Star, star no, he’s a good player,” the idol concluded.

Since arriving at Corinthians, Memphis Depay has played 50 matches and entered the ranking for most goal contributions with this number of appearances in the century, with 15 goals and 14 assists, trailing only Liédson, Ronaldo, Tevez, Nilmar, and Herrera.

Marcelinho scored 206 goals in 433 matches and is the all-time assist leader in Corinthians history with 185 goal passes. At the club, he won 10 titles: one Copa Bandeirante (1994), four Paulista Championships (1995, 1997, 1999, 2001), one Ramón de Carranza Trophy (1996), one Copa do Brasil (1995), two Brazilian Championships (1998, 1999), and one Club World Cup (2000).

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