Martínez returns to Corinthians, set for talks with the board this Thursday | OneFootball

Midfielder José Martínez returned to the Dr. Joaquim Grava Training Center this Wednesday after missing six training sessions with Corinthians. He, who claimed personal issues during his absence, was left out of the derby against Santos, this Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Vila Belmiro, for the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship.

The Venezuelan returned to São Paulo last Tuesday and trained this Wednesday with the players not selected for the match against Peixe.

Since the board is in Baixada Santista with the squad, it has not yet been possible to have a meeting with Martínez to hear the player’s explanations. Therefore, a conversation is scheduled for this Thursday.

Understand the case

José Martínez was supposed to return to training last Wednesday, when the Corinthians squad’s break for the FIFA date ended. However, the player did not show up. He contacted the club’s management and reported family problems, without providing details.

Corinthians’ football executive, Fabinho Soldado, and Dorival Júnior’s coaching staff were waiting for the player’s return to ask for clarification.

Martínez’s numbers

Signed last year, midfielder José Martínez played in 42 matches for Timão in 2025, starting in 31 of them. The Venezuelan scored one goal and provided two assists.

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