Memphis Depay
32-Year-Old
Corinthians
Brasileiro
In contention to start opener
Depay (thigh) has been declared fit enough to start Sunday's World Cup opener against Japan, though his place in the starting lineup has not yet been confirmed, according to coach Ronald Koeman, per Telegraaf NL. "Memphis is fit. He would be able to start the game. The past ten days, from the start of our tournament preparation, his fitness has increased. So he has progressed well. Things are looking good. He is an important player. He has been so for a very long time and he is a key part to our possible success in this World Cup. He is important for that."
ANALYSIS
Depay had made just three appearances since suffering a right thigh injury on March 22 during a Corinthians match against Flamengo, and sat out Monday's friendly win over Uzbekistan as the coaching staff managed his workload carefully. His progression over the final ten days of preparation has been sufficient to put him in contention for a starting role, a significant boost for the Netherlands heading into their Group F campaign. The 32-year-old is his country's all-time leading scorer with 55 goals, and his availability gives Koeman a key attacking weapon as the Netherlands look to go one step further than their semifinal exit at Euro 2024.
Depay had made just three appearances since suffering a right thigh injury on March 22 during a Corinthians match against Flamengo, and sat out Monday's friendly win over Uzbekistan as the coaching staff managed his workload carefully. His progression over the final ten days of preparation has been sufficient to put him in contention for a starting role, a significant boost for the Netherlands heading into their Group F campaign. The 32-year-old is his country's all-time leading scorer with 55 goals, and his availability gives Koeman a key attacking weapon as the Netherlands look to go one step further than their semifinal exit at Euro 2024.
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Returns to action ahead of World Cup
Depay (thigh) came off the bench to play 30 minutes against Atletico Mineiro on Sunday and has been officially named in the Netherlands' World Cup squad.
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Thigh issue complicates return
Depay (thigh) suffered a new setback in his recovery Monday after feeling pain in his other leg, ruling him out of Thursday's Copa Libertadores clash against Penarol and Sunday's fixture against Atletico Mineiro, according to Planeta do Futebol.
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Nearing return
Depay (strain) is expected to return in Sunday's match against Botafogo, according to Vitor Chicarolli of ge.globo.com.
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Recovering from muscle injury
Depay has been out for a month with a muscle injury but is nearing a return to play, according to Victor Chicarolli of Globo.com.
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Announces move to Brazil
Depay announced on his social media that he has agreed to terms with Brazilian side Corinthians.
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Sevilla might not sign him
Sevilla might not have enough funds to secure a move for Depay, according to MARCA.
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Several teams around Europe are interested in Depay, who's one of the most coveted free agents that remain available. However, his salary demands have scared several teams, and it seems Sevilla is the last one to join that list. Depay can also move to a less competitive league, but he's yet to make a decision regarding his future.
Several teams around Europe are interested in Depay, who's one of the most coveted free agents that remain available. However, his salary demands have scared several teams, and it seems Sevilla is the last one to join that list. Depay can also move to a less competitive league, but he's yet to make a decision regarding his future.