Memphis steps up recovery, back in ball training with Corinthians | OneFootball

Memphis Depay has made progress in his recovery from a bone edema in his left knee. This Tuesday, the Corinthians striker posted a photo of himself training with the ball on the pitch at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava.

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In recent days, Memphis had been doing indoor training. Coach Dorival Júnior had already said in a press conference last Sunday, after the draw with Botafogo, that the Dutchman was expected to return to group training during this week.

Although he is already taking part in on-field activities, the player was not included in the squad for the match against Fortaleza this Wednesday. The coaching staff’s plan is to have him available for the clash with Cruzeiro on the 10th, in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinals.

The number 10, sidelined since November 20, has ten goals and ten assists in 46 games for Corinthians this season.

Medical Department Update

At the moment, Memphis Depay is the only Corinthians player in the medical department. Striker Yuri Alberto felt discomfort in his groin area last Sunday and was rested for the match against Fortaleza. However, the club has not yet announced any injury.

Dorival plans to prioritize the physical condition of the players for the decisive stages of the Copa do Brasil and is expected to rotate the squad in the final rounds of the Brasileirão.

Corinthians' Next Match

League Standings

Coming off a draw with Botafogo, Corinthians no longer have major ambitions in the Brasileirão. However, Dorival Júnior’s team is trying to finish in eighth place to have a chance at qualifying for the 2026 Libertadores, in case they are unsuccessful in the Copa do Brasil.

Timão currently sits in ninth place in the standings, with 46 points, two behind eighth-placed São Paulo.

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