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Netherlands Call Up Memphis Depay for October Qualifiers Despite Thigh Injury Recovery

His club availability for Saturday against Mirassol remains uncertain during the final phase of his rehab.

Overview

  • Ronald Koeman named Depay to face Malta on October 9 and Finland on October 12 in World Cup qualifying.
  • The forward has not played since September 10 after sustaining a right posterior thigh edema against Athletico-PR.
  • He returned to on-field work this week as he transitions from medical treatment to ball training at Corinthians.
  • Dorival Jr. kept him out versus Internacional, and his inclusion against Mirassol is doubtful, with ge reporting a strong chance he will not be listed.
  • The Netherlands have 10 points from four Group G matches entering the October window.