Jesse Lingard misses Corinthians squad return after logistical issue | OneFootball

Corinthians resumed training this Thursday after the vacation break, but not all players were present for the return at CT Joaquim Grava. Among the absentees was Jesse Lingard, who was unable to return to Brazil in time due to problems related to his trip back from England, according to Meu Timão.

The expectation is that the attacking midfielder will arrive and report to the club this Friday, provided there are no further setbacks during the trip. The player has been out of the country for about two months. Even before the break in the schedule, he had received permission from the board to travel and remain with his family after his grandfather’s health worsened. His grandfather passed away at the age of 87 on the 10th.

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Because of the situation, Lingard was also unavailable for the team’s last official match. On that occasion, Corinthians defeated Grêmio 3-1 in a Brazilian Championship match played on May 30.

The Englishman, however, was not the only player absent when activities resumed. Memphis Depay is still representing the Netherlands at the World Cup and, for that reason, has not yet returned to the club. The forward has a match this Thursday at 8 p.m. against Tunisia in Kansas City, in the final round of the tournament’s group stage.

Another player whose return will be delayed is André Carrillo. The Peruvian midfielder was given a few extra days of rest after playing in friendlies for his national team during June and is expected to arrive at CT Joaquim Grava on the 29th.

During the suspension of the national calendar because of the World Cup, Corinthians will have an extended preparation period under Fernando Diniz. The coaching staff will have practically a month to work with the team before competitions resume.

During that stretch, the club has already confirmed a friendly against Cascavel. The match will be played on July 12 at 4 p.m. at Estádio Olímpico Regional Jacy Miguel Scanagatta, in Paraná.

The return to official matches is scheduled for July 23. In the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship, Corinthians will host Remo at Neo Química Arena, in a match set for 7:30 p.m.

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