After the 3-1 defeat to Santos, in Vila Belmiro, Corinthians once again found themselves under pressure. Furthermore, during the match, one moment caught attention: Memphis Depay laughing on the bench, while Timão was already losing.
The number 10 was caught 15 minutes into the first half, when the team was losing 1-0. The scene had a negative impact among fans and board members. Now, Corinthians intends to have a conversation with the player about the situation.
According to ESPN, the episode will be the subject of an internal meeting, with the aim of understanding the context of the laughter and clarifying what happened between the athletes who were on the bench at the time.
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Can Memphis be punished?
Also according to ESPN, the meeting will be treated as a normal dialogue between club and athlete, without a tone of punishment. The objective is to understand the context that motivated the moment of relaxation shown by the cameras during the defeat.
Despite this, the episode was not well received behind the scenes, mainly due to the repercussion on social media. Managers and members of the coaching staff believe that the timing of the scene was unfortunate and that communication with the player can help avoid new situations of this type.
Corinthians understands that it is possible for the case to be resolved internally and quickly.
Repercussions of Memphis’ laughter behind the scenes
Internally, there is concern about the image conveyed to fans, especially at a time when the team is seeking to react in the Brazilian Championship. The club fears that situations like this give the impression of a lack of commitment.
People close to the cast claim the opposite: that Memphis has shown exemplary professionalism in the day-to-day life of CT Joaquim Grava. The Dutchman is described as a participative player, disciplined and respected by the group.
For this reason, the board does not see the case as something serious, but wants to listen to the attacker and the other reserves involved to avoid misinterpretations and preserve the squad.
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