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Memphis Depay calls Spanish physiotherapist to evaluate exam at Corinthians and focuses on the World Cup

Memphis Depay
Photo: Memphis Depay - Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians

Memphis Depay stepped up behind the scenes to ensure his physical recovery is on the right track in this final stretch of the season. The Dutch striker expressed distrust regarding the recent diagnoses from the Corinthians medical department after experiencing new muscle discomfort. Because of this, the athlete requested the presence of a foreign professional he completely trusts to conduct detailed examinations at the club’s training center. Ronald Koeman demands minutes on the field to stamp the player’s passport.

The striker is in an extreme hurry to convince the Holanda technical committee that he is capable of competing in the world national team tournament. Fermin Valera landed on Brazilian soil with the exclusive mission of evaluating the clinical conditions of the athlete’s muscular system. Essa’s move highlights the sense of urgency surrounding the center forward’s final days of contract at Neo Química Arena. Fernando Diniz publicly expressed the desire to keep the player on the squad for the remainder of the year.

Memphis Depay - Rodrigo Coca/Corinthians Agency
Memphis Depay – Rodrigo Coca/Corinthians Agency

Atacante requested Fermin Valera to come to CT Joaquim Grava

The Spanish professional responsible for the athlete’s private care was at the Corinthians facilities to examine complaints of calf pain. Memphis Depay expressed fear that the new discomfort represented a worsening of the clinical condition that has kept him away from the field since March. The Alvinegro health department treated the symptoms as normal reactions resulting from the professional’s long period of inactivity. The athlete’s last performance took place in the confrontation against Flamengo for Campeonato Brasileiro.

  • Afastamento lasts exactly two months since the initial injury
  • Spanish Fisioterapeuta also traveled to Brasil in April
  • Exames detailed ruled out new fibrillar rupture
  • Atleta requested inclusion in the trip for Uruguai
  • Current Contrato is scheduled to expire until June 20th

Fermin Valera evaluated the imaging tests and ensured that there was no new injury installed in the Dutch striker’s calf region. The external diagnosis calmed the player, who immediately made himself available to the coaching staff to travel to Montevidéu. Apesar due to the athlete’s enthusiasm, Corinthians’s fixed medical team vetoed the move as a precaution. The club has prioritized continuing physical transition sessions at São Paulo to avoid unnecessary risks of relapse.

Ronald Koeman makes public demands to call up the athlete

The haste that drives the center forward’s decisions is directly related to the public demonstrations of the Holanda team commander. Ronald Koeman made it clear that the striker needs to add competitive minutes at a high level if he wants to maintain his place on the final list for the World Cup. The player knows that time is playing against his most important professional aspirations this year. Cada day without training with the group represents one less chance of securing a place in the European delegation.

The Corinthians technical committee tries to balance the athlete’s desire with the clinical responsibility of delivering a 100% recovered professional. The 1-1 draw against Peñarol by Conmebol Libertadores exposed the need for offensive players with defining power in the squad. Teammate Labyad scored his first goal and took the opportunity to ask the Dutchman to stay. The board monitors the contractual situation knowing that the current contract expires in less than a month.

Fernando Diniz plans to use the player in decisive commitments

The Corinthians coach addressed his team’s clinical training during the press conference held on Montevidéu. Fernando Diniz emphasized that the athlete’s transition process is advanced and that he plans to be able to play football very soon. The coach did not hide his admiration for the striker’s playing style, classifying his coach as an athlete of a completely different level. The commander expressed optimism about his use in upcoming commitments at Neo Química Arena.

Duas Opportunities in Belo Horizonte or São Paulo remain on the immediate calendar before the player’s eventual introduction to the Holanda squad. The first challenge takes place this Sunday against Atlético-MG in the seventeenth round of Campeonato Brasileiro. Logo in sequence, the commitment against Platense closes the team’s participation in the Conmebol Libertadores group stage. Essas two matches at Neo Química Arena could mark the Brazilian football athlete’s definitive farewell if the renewal does not happen.