Free week boosts Corinthians' injury recovery, medical update | OneFootball

The Corinthians are eagerly anticipating emptying their medical department for the game against Botafogo on Sunday. With the splitting of the 36th round of the Brazilian Championship, the club has gained a free week to recover the players who are injured.

Currently, Timão has four athletes in the medical department. They are: goalkeeper Hugo Souza, left-back Matheus Bidu, midfielder Maycon, and forward Memphis Depay.

Among them, Hugo and Maycon are the closest to returning. The duo has started the physical transition process and may strengthen the team against Botafogo. The goalkeeper is treating a trauma in his left thigh, while the midfielder has tendinopathy in his right knee.

Matheus Bidu might also be available again for coach Dorival. The wingback missed the match against Cruzeiro due to pain in his right knee. Therefore, without an injury, he could be listed again if he shows some improvement throughout the week.

As for Memphis Depay, his case is more complex. The Dutchman was diagnosed with a bone edema in his left knee and is doubtful even for the Copa do Brasil semifinal against Cruzeiro on December 10 and 14. The club has not provided a timeline for the return of the number 10.

"He [Memphis] was ruled out by the medical department. Unfortunately, it happened. We have to understand, even through the exams, everything was confirmed," said Dorival Júnior after the 3-0 defeat at Mineirão last Sunday.

(Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians)

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Standings Situation

Corinthians is coming off a tough defeat to Cruzeiro and no longer has a chance to enter the G7 of the Brasileirão. However, the team is trying to stay among the top eight to keep alive the dream of competing in the Libertadores in 2026. Timão is in tenth place on the table, with 45 points.

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