Memphis set for longer spell on sidelines after medical error from Corinthians

[p]According to [i][b]ge.globo[/b][/i], [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/depay-memphis/zo1h8MrD/"]Memphis[/a] was in the final stages of his comeback programme when he was instructed to perform a strength exercise deemed inappropriate for his stage of recovery.[/p][p]During the exercise, Memphis felt the anterior aspect of his right thigh again, aggravating the grade 2 hamstring injury he had originally sustained. The mistake is expected to delay the Dutchman's return to the pitch by at least two weeks.[/p][embed guid="7e7b416e-70f6-41b0-ba67-d8c7adf03570" url="https://x.com/Memphis/status/2043092897550004542?s=20" social-type="twitter" /][p]This has caused strong friction between the striker and team's coaching staff. Last Saturday, Memphis took to social media to vent his frustration, claiming that his absence from the [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/soccer/corinthians-QBGfQbSe/palmeiras-hMn9FTbH/?mid=E7jKxmKF"]derby[/a] against [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/palmeiras/hMn9FTbH/"]Palmeiras[/a] was due to "a few mistakes". [/p][p]Memphis' initial injury occurred on 22 March, in a Brasileirão match against [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/flamengo-rj/WjxY29qB/"]Flamengo[/a].[/p][p]During the latest international break, the player underwent intensive treatment in Europe after being called up for [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/netherlands/WYintcWb/"]the Netherlands[/a]' friendlies against Norway and Ecuador. Memphis underwent treatment under the supervision of the Dutch national team and private professionals, using different methods from those used at [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/corinthians/QBGfQbSe/"]Corinthians[/a].[/p][image alt="Memphis Depay's recent injury history" id="d5a56ce3-3882-4289-a76d-849c56605a7d" credit-line="Flashscore" guid="7cae0ec4-d7fd-4afd-93d7-421002e9d4bc" original-width="1200" original-height="1200" /][p]The results were so positive that the striker arrived in Brazil on 4 April, just shy of 100%. The player's plans included playing a few minutes in last Sunday's derby against Palmeiras. With the setback in the process, the four-week deadline set by the medical department was invalidated. Memphis is certain to miss this week's [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/soccer/south-america/copa-libertadores/"]Libertadores[/a] clash [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/soccer/corinthians-QBGfQbSe/santa-fe-6HbMPbJ1/?mid=6RH14PE4"]against Santa Fe[/a].[/p][p]After struggling with his fitness during Euro 2024, Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman said that he'll only take Memphis Depay to the upcoming FIFA World Cup on one condition: "He needs to be in top shape; if you want to shine and add value to the team, you have to be 100 per cent fit."[/p]