Memphis Depay shares ordeal of lost passport: "It wasn't fun" | OneFootball

After scoring the fourth goal for the Netherlands in the 4-0 victory over Malta, in the European Qualifiers for the World Cup, Memphis Depay, forward for Corinthians, detailed the unusual setback that delayed his presentation to the team: the disappearance of his passport in Brazil.

"I have no idea where it is. I arrived in England with just one passport. There are few places where I keep it, and it wasn't in any of them. I have to wait to get the new one, I've already requested it. I hope everything is very well organized. The Brazilian embassy in São Paulo will give me another passport. I have an emergency one here to return and then I have to collect it there," began the number 10 in an interview with ESPN.

"It was very tough, extra energy was not cool. Anyway, it's always worth it. The Dutch team helped me with this too, so I'm happy," Memphis concluded.

The forward highlighted the importance of the team's support to overcome the unforeseen event and celebrated his return to the pitch, after recovering from an edema in the right thigh, which kept him away for about three weeks. The number 10 returned to play for Corinthians last Saturday, coming on in the second half of the victory over Mirassol.

Memphis came on in the second half of the match against Malta and sealed the score at 48 minutes, completing the victory for the Oranje. The top scorer for his team, the Corinthians player reached his 53rd goal.

The Netherlands continues to lead Group G of the Qualifiers, with 13 points in five games. The team's next commitment will be against Finland, this Sunday, in Amsterdam. Memphis, who scored again for the team, projects a positive sequence and trusts to maintain the rhythm for the next challenges.

What happened?

The Timão's forward had to postpone his presentation to the Dutch team after losing his passport in Brazil, which prevented him from boarding for the team's concentration. With the problem "solved", Memphis was able to travel and join the Dutch delegation.

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