Corinthians forward Memphis Depay has advanced in his recovery from a right thigh injury by stepping onto the grass at the CT Dr. Joaquim Grava for the first time under the care of physiotherapist Alex Cabrera, Lance! reported on Monday. The Dutch player sustained the injury in his right biceps femoral during a training session on October 18, according to ESPN.
Preparation at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava for Mirassol Clash
The squad returned to training in two sessions on Monday to prepare for the upcoming match against Mirassol in the Campeonato Brasileiro. Segundo o site oficial do Corinthians, os jogadores que atuaram por mais de 45 minutos diante do Vasco fizeram um trabalho regenerativo, enquanto os demais iniciaram a manhã com ativação física e exercícios de força na academia antes de irem ao Campo 1 para atividades de passes e movimentações ofensivas.
In the afternoon, head coach Clarence Seedorf led tactical drills focusing on marking pressure, defensive build-up under pressure, and small-sided games in a reduced field. Seedorf also held individual conversations with several athletes during the session, including Matheuzinho, Charles, and Rodrigo Garro.
Load Control and Injury Updates for Squad Members
Several players followed specific internal schedules on Monday. Right-back Matheuzinho, midfielders André, Breno Bidon, and Rodrigo Garro, alongside forward Jesse Lingard, remained inside the facilities for physical load control, Lance! noted. On Tuesday afternoon, the squad held its second day of preparation for the match against Mirassol.
Depay Targets November Return Amid Relegation Struggle
Internal pessimism surrounds Depay’s potential return before the upcoming FIFA international window, according to ESPN Brasil. The forward has been ruled out for the match against Mirassol and holds slim chances of facing São Paulo on November 4, making November 18 against Botafogo his most realistic target for a return.
Corinthians enters the fixture sitting 17th in the Campeonato Brasileiro standings inside the relegation zone, having gathered just one point from their last 30 available. The match holds importance in the club’s fight against relegation to Série B. The club has not established a date for Depay to rejoin full group training.
Upcoming Brasileirão Schedule
Following the October 30 match against Mirassol, Corinthians faces the following fixtures through the end of the Brasileirão: São Paulo on November 4 at 21:30, Botafogo on November 18 at 15:00, Atlético-MG on November 22 at 15:00, Grêmio on November 29 at 15:00, and Remo on December 2 at 15:00.
Common Questions About the Squad Updates
When does Corinthians play Mirassol?
Corinthians faces Mirassol on Friday at 20:00 (Brasília time) at the Neo Química Arena for the 33rd round of the Brasileirão, as confirmed by Corinthians.
What injury is Memphis Depay recovering from?
Memphis Depay is recovering from an edema in the biceps femoral muscle of his right thigh, which he suffered during a training session on October 18, according to ESPN.
Which players worked separately on Monday?
Matheuzinho, André, Breno Bidon, Rodrigo Garro, and Jesse Lingard performed internal load control, while Lingard also completed light running on an auxiliary pitch with Luiz Gustavo Bahia after sustaining rib fractures.