Corinthians Welcomes Memphis Depay Back for Match Against Atlético-MG

São Paulo, Brazil — Memphis Depay will return to the starting lineup for Corinthians after a month away, as the team prepares to face Atlético-MG on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time) in a crucial 29th round match of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

Depay’s return comes at a vital time for Corinthians, who are looking to bounce back from a recent defeat to Santos. The team is facing increasing pressure, as the Vitória squad, sitting just above the relegation zone, is closing the gap in the standings.

As the player wearing the number 10 jersey, Depay is one of the team’s key figures, known for his ability to influence matches. He has been involved in 18 goals this season, which is higher than teammate Yuri Alberto‘s 17. This gives Corinthians hope that Depay’s presence will increase their offensive output, which recently fell to an average of only seven shots per game.

In the past few matches, the team has struggled with their creation of chances, recently using formation variations like the 3-5-2 and 5-3-2. Now, with the return to a 4-4-2 setup featuring a diamond midfield, they are looking to ramp up their passing game.

“Having Memphis back is a game-changer for us,” said a club representative. “He’s not just a great scorer but also our best playmaker with 10 assists.”

Earlier this week, other players including Hugo Souza and Matheus Bidu were confirmed to return from suspension, reinforcing the squad as they look to recover from their recent losses. The team is hopeful that all these returns will provide the boost they need to improve their performance against Atlético-MG.

As kick-off approaches, excitement is building among fans eager to see how the reinstated players will impact the match.