Back from injury, Corinthians striker called up for Netherlands squad | OneFootball

On the morning of Friday, the 29th, the Netherlands national team announced the squad for the World Cup 2026 Qualifiers. The Dutch team will feature a player from Corinthians: Memphis Depay, who returned from injury this week.

The Corinthians' number 10 had been injured since the second leg against Palmeiras, in the Copa do Brasil. As the injury was grade 2, he returned in less than a month and will have the opportunity to represent his country, where he is the top scorer in history alongside Robin van Persie, with 50 goals.

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The Netherlands' matches are scheduled for September 4 and 7 – while the Brasileirão will be on pause. In the first round, Memphis Depay's team will face Poland at home, while in the second, they will play against Lithuania, this time as visitors.

Before traveling to Europe, the number 10 has an important commitment with Corinthians. On Sunday, the 31st, the seventh Derby of the season takes place, this time for the Brasileirão. The match will be held at Neo Química Arena, starting at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), with Memphis likely to be a starter.

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