The coach of Corinthians, Ramón Díaz, confirmed that attacker Memphis Depay will not be available for the confrontation against the NovorizontineNext Monday (10).
The goal of Alvinegro's technical commission is to ensure that the Dutch player is fully recovered for the classic against the Palm treesAllianz Park.
Depay in the match against the Northwest
After Timon's victory over the Northwest on Saturday (1), the coach revealed that Memphis had been feeling discomfort on his ankle. The player played the 90 minutes in the Itaquera triumph and had some opportunities to score.
"Memphis will not travel, let him recover, come with an ankle problem. We want him 100%, as well as the whole group, for the classic against the Palm trees. We're happy with the group, how the team is growing. We're managing the efforts and the players are responding well. We play well."
Ramón analyzed in a press conference.
O Corinthians kept full control of the match against the Northwest over the 90 minutes and created the best chances. In the first half, Igor Coronado went to the nets, while Talles Magno expanded in the second stage. Pedro Felipe discounted for visitors in the final minutes.
Timon's embezzlements against the Novorizontine
Besides Memphis, other players will also be spared for the confrontation against the Novorizontine. The departure was anticipated to Monday due to the participation of Corinthians in the Copa Libertadores.
"Preparation, preseason... was absurd what happened. There's no such thing anywhere in the world. It's not easy to repeat the showy game we had last year, we have to save if they're not going to hurt. We're happy with what the whole group is doing. Even if we save it, we have 15 points.", added the auxiliary Emiliano.
With today's victory (1), the Alvinegro jumped momentarily to the leadership of group A, with 15 points, three more in relation to Mirassol, who still plays in the round.
