Striker Memphis Depay, from Corinthians, will not play against Vasco this Sunday (24/11), at Neo Química Arena. The match is valid for the 35th round of the Brasileirão and the ball starts at 4pm (Brasília time).
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Why doesn’t Memphis play against Vasco?
Scorer of the first goal in Timão’s 2-1 victory against Cruzeiro, on Wednesday (20/11), Memphis was punished with a third yellow card and is suspended for the duel against the Rio club.
How was Memphis’ card in Corinthians x Cruzeiro?
During second-half stoppage time, Memphis felt a cramp and fell off the field. The attacker then returned without authorization from the referee and collapsed on the pitch again, delaying the restart of the match. The referee punished the attacker and added a minute in stoppage time.
In addition to Memphis Depay, Yuri Alberto could be absent from Corinthians against Vasco. The center forward was replaced at half-time after feeling a contracture in his right leg.
Corinthians attackers
Check out coach Ramon Menezes’ options in the offensive sector:
- 29. Arthur Sousa
- 17. Young
- 16. Pedro Henrique
- 20. Pedro Raul
- 11. Romero
- 43. Magno Sizes
- 9. Yuri Alberto
- 22. Hector Hernandez
- 94. Memphis Depay
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How was Memphis’ goal against Cruzeiro
Memphis opened the scoring for Corinthians against Cruzeiro at 10 in the first half. Garro crossed into the area, Zé Ivaldo cut it and the ball fell to Memphis Depay at the edge of the area. The striker cut Barreal and hit the corner firmly to make it 1-0.
Memphis’ season at Corinthians
Memphis arrived at Corinthians in September this year, as Timão’s main signing of the season.
The striker has played 11 games, four goals and four assists.
Corinthians’ next games
- Corinthians x Cruzeiro – 10/20 – 11am – Brasileirão
- Corinthians x Vasco – 11/24 – 4pm – Brasileirão
- Criciúma x Corinthians – 11/30 – 7:30 pm – Brasileirão
- Corinthians x Bahia – 04/12 – time to be defined – Brasileirão
- Grêmio x Corinthians – 08/12 – time to be defined – Brasileirão
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