Overview
- Brazilian outlets ESPN and Globo reported that Memphis felt calf pain in training, delaying his comeback at Corinthians.
- Koeman said Memphis must earn minutes for his club to be picked, with only Corinthians games on May 24 and May 28 before the team reports on May 30 and the squad is named on May 27.
- The national coach said Jurriën Timber’s long-running groin injury leaves his World Cup chances looking poor for now.
- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said Timber has shown recent progress and still hopes to play this season, including the May 30 Champions League final.
- Koeman called Frenkie de Jong’s recent absence at Barcelona not worrying and said he expects the midfielder to face Valencia next weekend.