Will Memphis Depay Play in Corinthians vs Vasco da Gama?

As the world gears up for the thrilling encounter between Corinthians and Vasco da Gama this Thursday, the availability of Memphis Depay has been the talk of the town. The two teams face each other for the final of the Copa do Brasil at the Corinthians Arena on 18th December 2025.

While Dorival Junior has no players on the injury list, a question looms over multiple players' availability. Among them, whether we will see Depay in Corinthians vs Vasco da Gama is the biggest concern.

While Depay's absence during Corinthians' game against Cruzeiro due to a knee injury has been the latest interruption for the Dutchman's consistency in the first team, it is the pile of controversies off the pitch that poses the question, ‘Is Memphis Depay playing against Vasco da Gama?’

Will Memphis Depay play in the Copa do Brasil final against Vasco da Gama?

It seems that the Memphis Depay controversy is far from over. In early November this year, the Dutchman faced controversy in Brazil as Lary Simoes, an influencer, had come out to say she is pregnant with the child of Depay and accused the Corinthians star of ignoring her since she shared the news with him. The Dutchman is yet to make a comment on the allegation.

But the drama doesn't end there. The stay of Memphis Depay in Sao Paulo has brought even more problems to the club. After signing a lavish deal with Corinthians, where the club bears the expense of his lifestyle at the most luxurious accommodation in São Paulo, the club's financial problems have increased drastically.

Led by Omar Stabile, the current board's biggest concern is cutting costs in multiple facets. Stabile has personally met with Memphis Depay to ask for his cooperation. However, the Depay camp has stated that the Dutchman is unwilling to give up on the lifestyle, stating that the distance to the training center is the reason.

While the internal pressure and media noise continue to make headlines in Brazilian Football, Memphis Depay is still expected to play in the Corinthians vs Vasco da Gama game, despite missing the training.

What's Next for Memphis Depay?

The Memphis Depay controversy is not helping either party for the moment. As of right now, the board is looking for a solution that maintains the good relationship with the player while helping the club cut costs on multiple facets to bring balance in their finances. Out of all uncertainties, certainly, the Memphis Depay controversy is far from over right now.