Memphis Depay Returns for Half‑Time at Corinthians

Memphis Depay will join the Netherlands squad in Zeist for World Cup preparation after playing a half for Corinthians on Saturday. The Dutch striker featured for the Brazilian club in the Copa Libertadores group stage against Platense. Depay had been sidelined for two months with a thigh injury. He returned to match fitness in the previous weekend's league game against Atlético Mineiro, completing thirty minutes. Koeman announced that Depay would start the Libertadores match, as confirmed at the pre‑World Cup press conference.

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Depay was substituted at halftime for Zakaria Labyad. Corinthians lost the game 2‑0, but the result did not affect their qualification as the group winner was already secured. Corinthians will play their final match of the season on Saturday, and Depay is not expected to feature. His contract in Brazil is nearing its end, and a renewal has not yet been confirmed. Depay said he has experienced more than in his entire career and feels unfinished goals at the club. He added that the club’s culture and recent titles have shaped his stay, while the next steps remain uncertain.