Why Corinthians are betting big on Memphis and Garro | OneFootball

Corinthians have been ramping up their focus on player conditioning as the campaign resumes after the international break, with key figures Memphis Depay and Rodrigo Garro each receiving close attention from the club’s high-performance and physiotherapy teams. According to UOL, the staff have implemented specialized programs aimed at maximizing the duo’s impact during a pivotal stretch of the season.

Reverson Pimentel, coordinator of physical preparation at Corinthians, outlined the tailored approach used for both players. For Memphis, this has involved structured reconditioning after an unusual start to the season that limited his usual preparation. “Memphis is experiencing his best phase of reconditioning since joining,” Pimentel remarked, referencing a brief offseason recovery at the end of last year. The aim is to ensure Memphis is physically prepared to handle the increase in match intensity and volume as the schedule tightens in the coming months.

Meanwhile, Garro’s routine is similarly individualized. Following his knee injury earlier in the season, Garro's integration back into full-intensity training has involved ongoing assessment and adjusted workloads. The medical team monitors for any recurrence of discomfort, focusing on muscle strength and managing training volumes. As the competition intensifies, Garro will continue to receive special attention to sustain his availability and return to early-season form.

The physiotherapy and conditioning departments have, by all accounts, used the recent fixture break as an opportunity not just for player recovery, but to ramp up the overall readiness of the squad. That overhaul comes amid significant changes, notably the transition in management from Ramón Díaz to Dorival Júnior, requiring adaptation to new tactical and physical methodologies across the playing group.

Corinthians’ insistence on careful conditioning is also mirrored in the recovery processes for other important squad members. In parallel to Memphis and Garro’s programs, striker Yuri Alberto’s return from a vertebral fracture has followed a model of individualized, progressive rehabilitation, with constant coordination between medical staff and external specialists.

The club’s approach underlines an intent to avoid injury setbacks and maintain high performance as they navigate a challenging calendar. With key players now close to or at peak fitness, the expectation at the training ground is that this renewed emphasis on individualized preparation will provide a crucial edge as Corinthians chase results through a demanding run of fixtures.