The performance of Memphis Depay was a topic on the program Domingol and CNN Brazilthis Sunday (15). Commentators raised questions about the Dutch striker’s priority at this point in his career.
During the discussion, participants analyzed whether Memphis can be considered a star. Leandro Castan was categorical: “Saying a star is very strong. A star is Neymar, these guys are different. He’s a great player, he has a beautiful career, he came to Corinthians and changed the club’s history, but a star is very strong.”
The main criticism of the Dutch player was his performance below expectations at the São Paulo club. Michael Bastos pointed out that Memphis is clearly saving itself for the Dutch team.
“It’s clear. Depay is running to avoid getting there, he doesn’t put his foot in a tackle, he loses them all. He doesn’t head the ball in so he doesn’t share it with any defender, with any full-back. And that’s precisely his focus on the World Cup”, said Bastos.
The commentator was even more emphatic when stating that the striker came to Corinthians with specific objectives: “He came to Corinthians to prepare to play. And that is very clear, apart from the games he played in the final of the Copa do Brasil, which he did very well. The rest of Depay’s season went downhill from there. Player rated 5 below.”
Worrying numbers
Commentators also highlighted alarming data about the Dutchman’s performance. Benjamin Back recalled that “Depay hasn’t scored a goal this year”, after 11 games played for the club.
Furthermore, it was mentioned that the team did not win any classics this season, as did the team, Timão’s opponent this Sunday (15).
When asked who would be more decisive between and , commentators were unanimous in pointing out the Brazilian, even considering that both are at delicate moments in their careers.
The comparison arose after discussion about the players’ priorities, with Neymar focused on recovery for Memphis and apparently with the same objective.
